Lieu - in lieu of
In place of - in stead of.
Hibiscus
Also called China rose. a woody plant having large showy flowers.
Tuft
A bunch or cluster of small, usually soft and flexible parts, as feathers or hairs, attached or fixed closely together at the base and loose at the upper ends.
Slanted
To veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal.