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Dried hibiscus is edible [21], and it is often a delicacy in Mexico. It can also be candied and used as a garnish, usually for desserts. [22] Contrary to popular assumptions that the flowers or petals are what is being eaten, it is the calyces. [23] The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable.
The flower can be found imprinted on the notes and coins of the Malaysian ringgit. Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis is an unofficial national flower in Haiti, where it has been used as a symbol for the promotion of tourism. The flower is also the symbol of the Fusion of Haitian Social Democrats political party.
Cranberry hibiscus is a member of a perennial group known as hardy hibiscus. [3] In contrast to the tropical hibiscus, hardy hibiscus can tolerate colder conditions, are more vigorous, longer lasting, and have larger flowers. [3] In colder climates, Hibiscus acetosella is easily an annual, but is often regarded as a perennial to zone 8–11 ...
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Scientific name Flavor Color Common name Abelmoschus esculentus: Vegetal: Medium-yellow: Okra Anthriscus cerefolium: Herbal: White: Chervil Asparagus officinalis
Roselle juice, known as bissap, wonjo, foléré, dabileni, tsobo, zobo, siiloo, or soborodo in parts of Africa, [1] karkade in Egypt, sorrel in the Caribbean, and agua de Jamaica in Mexico, is a drink made out of the flowers of the roselle plant, a species of Hibiscus.
The flowers of Hibiscus trionum can set seed via both outcrossing and self-pollination. During the first few hours after anthesis, the style and stigma are erect and receptive to receive pollen from other plants. In the absence of pollen donation, the style bends and makes contact with the anthers of the same flower, inducing self-pollination. [3]
Gongura (Hibiscus sabdariffa var. rubra), or Puntikura, or Gogaaku is a variety of the roselle plant grown for its edible leaves in India and in other countries like Fiji. [2] These leaves are used in south-central Indian cuisine to impart a tart flavour. [3] Gongura comes in two varieties, green stemmed leaf and red stemmed.