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The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable. The species Hibiscus suratensis Linn synonymous with Hibiscus aculeatus G. Don is noted in Visayas in the Philippines as being a souring ingredient for almost all local vegetables and menus. Known as labog in the Visayan area (or labuag/sapinit in Tagalog), the species is an ingredient ...
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus that is native to Africa, most likely West Africa. In the 16th and early 17th centuries it was spread to Asia and the West Indies, where it has since become naturalized in many places. [ 1 ]
It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood, [2] or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island. [3] Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree , [ 4 ] and cow itch tree .
Hibiscus tea, when served hot, or roselle juice, when served cold, is an infusion made from the crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces of the roselle flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa). It is consumed both hot and cold and has a tart, strong cranberry -like flavor.
Hibiscus aculeatus is a flowering plant.Hibiscus aculeatus is described by Weakley as having harshly scabrous stems and leaves [2] with three lobes. The flower can be identified by a dark red inner circle surrounded by a cream to white outer circle pattern on the petals.
Hibiscus micranthus, the tiny flower hibiscus, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. [2] A shrub, it is native to seasonally dry tropical areas of Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, the Indian Subcontinent, and Myanmar. [ 1 ]
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Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu' Hibiscus syriacus has 5-petaled flowers (to 7.5 cm or 3 inches diameter) [16] in solid colors of white, red, purple, mauve, violet, or blue, or bicolors with a different colored throat, depending upon the cultivar. Extending from the base of these five petals is the pistil at the center, with the stamen around it.