Hesperia grandiflora is a tree in the Malvaceae family, a member of the Rosids clade. Maga is its common name, also known as Maga Colorada and Puerto Rican Hibiscus. This tree may be found throughout Puerto Rico. Although it was once restricted to the humid limestone mountains of the western and north-central parts of the island, it now flourishes across Puerto Rico because of intensive cultivation. It is also cultivated as an ornamental tree in Florida, Hawaii, Honduras, and other Caribbean islands. The Maga is primarily used as an ornamental plant, although its wood is valued for its durability. On August 7, 2019, the flower was designated as Puerto Rico’s national emblem.

The tree flower, Flor de Maga, is the official national flower of Puerto Rico.[8] Although this species is contained within the same family as Hibiscus and may sometimes be referred to as such in English, it truly belongs to a different genus and species from true Hibiscus and is more closely related to Cotton.

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I’ve always loved flowers, and since Hibiscus is associated with the culture of Puerto Rico, I’ll discuss it in my story. Hibiscus, or Amapola as we name it in Puerto Rico, comes in various colors and sizes, but today I’ll show you the most popular hue: red; its color is stunning. The Hibiscus Amapola blossom lasts roughly twelve hours. They bloom in the early morning sunlight and then wither as the light fades. Its radiance disappears when the following day begins.

This website is my new writing house. Here, I will post photos of the flowers in my garden, along with some stories related to those flowers. I will also write inspiring stories to delight you. I hope you like them and that you take a moment to comment on the stories and flowers at your convenience. I am at your service and await you here at substack.com/@pinkalbert. Thank you.

Appreciating the hibiscus at different times of the day, such as at sunrise and sunset, during the day, and then watching it change throughout the night, is a beautiful experience. It is the same as our lives, except that the life of the hibiscus flower only seems to last for twelve hours. The lifespan of a hibiscus flower is comparable to that of a human life. If you don’t believe me, ask someone significantly older than you.