hibiscus
Unicode: 1F33A
Description
A yellow tropical flower, resembling a hibiscus, with detailed petals and usually an orange or red hue. Sometimes depicted with green leaves.
Group:
Animals & Nature > plant-flower
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents beauty, warmth, summer, vacation, and tropical paradise. Can also convey a sense of relaxation or joy.
Backstory
The hibiscus flower emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It serves as a visual representation of tropical flora and is popularly associated with vacations, beaches, and warm climates.
Usage Examples
- Planning a vacation: 'Counting down the days until my tropical getaway! 🌺☀️'
- Sharing a beautiful photo: 'Such a stunning flower! 🌺'
- Expressing summer vibes: 'Hello, summer! 🌺🍹'
- Hawaii-themed content: 'Aloha from paradise! 🌺🌊'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with Hawaii, beaches, holidays, and luau parties. Often used to symbolize a carefree, relaxing atmosphere.
East Asian culture:
In some cultures, certain colors or types of hibiscus can have specific meanings related to love, beauty, or even specific virtues.