What is the state flower of Hawaii?

The Hawaii state flower is the Hibiscus.

The hibiscus, all colors and varieties, was the official Territorial flower, adopted in the early 1920's. When Hawaii became a state in 1959, the first state legislature adopted many of Hawaii's symbols as part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. It wasn't until 1988, however, that the yellow hibiscus, which is native to the islands, was selected to represent Hawaii.

Many of Hawaii's flowers are:

Ginger

Birds of Paradise

Anthurium

Some say that the literal meaning of "Hibiscus" is "delicate beauty".

When I was a child growing up, we always had two hibiscus in our front yard. A gorgeous red one and a brilliant pink. They must be appreciated on the plant, as when picked, they quickly fold and die away. Usually you will see them offered for sale as plants.