Hibiscus tiliaceus

Definitions of Hibiscus tiliaceus
  1. noun
    shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament
    synonyms: balibago, mahagua, mahoe, majagua, purau
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    hibiscus
    any plant of the genus Hibiscus
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