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Malvaceae
Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Abundance and hospitality.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Native to
- West Africa
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 3-7 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile loam
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- The fleshy red calyces, not the petals, are harvested to make hibiscus tea, a popular drink worldwide.
- In Mexico, it is called 'flor de Jamaica' and is the base for the beloved agua de Jamaica beverage.
- Roselle calyces contain more vitamin C by weight than oranges, making the tea a potent immune booster.
- The plant's stems produce a strong fiber called 'Java jute' that was historically used to make burlap sacks.
- Studies have shown that daily roselle tea consumption can significantly lower blood pressure in adults.
Color meanings
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abundance
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hospitality
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warmth