Lovely Hibiscus across the Middle East

In the western world the hibiscus is considered the symbol of delicate beauty. In Korea it is the symbol of immortality. Hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii and Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea.  Hibiscus is used as an offering to Lord Ganesha and the Goddess Kali in the Hindu religion.

Reference: The Hibiscus Flower.

I see this lovely flower often across the Middle East, such as Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and here in Saudi Arabia.  In fact, this bush right in front of my villa has been flowering the last couple of weeks, as temperatures rose from chilly and nippy, to warm and pleasant.