Hibiscus - what is that stuff at base of leaf?

[las]

My hibiscus has a drop of something at the base of many of its leaves. It is shiny, semi-clear (like cloudy water), firm, but can be easily crushed, and quite sticky. Does anyone know what this is?

TIA LAS

[Arnaud de Fleur]

Isn't it obvious that you have a male hibiscus?

[Travis]

Scale perhaps.

[Carolyn LeCrone]

[Travis]

Carolyn It will be easier for people to find your comment if you put it below my sig instead of in line with the last line of it.

[Carolyn LeCrone]

Carolyn

[sockiescat]

Scale perhaps.

[Travis]

You didn't try very hard.

[Stewart Robert Hinsley]

In message , las writes

Some types of Hibiscus have foliar nectaries. IIRC, none of the commonly grown types do, so perhaps they aren't in your case.

[Cereus-validus-...........]

Its a globule of nectar secreted from a nectary gland. The plant secretes nectar to attract ants that keep away other insect pests. Its harmless and can be washed away with a spray of water.