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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]
Originally from Africa and Carribean countries like West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, it is now commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world particularly in India and Southeast Asia. Roselle has been used as a therapeutic plant for centuries.
Oct 5, 2016 · Treatment of the Common Cold, Prevents constipation, Weakness, Healthy Pregnancy, Maintains Healthy Teeth and Gums. More facts about Roselle. Hibiscus sabdariffa, or Roselle, is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In Iran, it is typically known as sour tea. In English-speaking countries it is called Red Sorrel.
The roselle plant is well known for its fleshy calyces that are used to make a beverage that tastes like Ribena. The drink reportedly possesses anti-hypertensive, diuretic and mild laxative properties, and contains abundant amounts of natural antioxidants such as vitamin C and anthocyanins.
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a popular relative of the Lady's Finger, where its fleshy red calyces are commonly used in making jams and beverages with blackcurrant-like taste.
Nov 21, 2023 · Master Naturalist Sarah Jay knows roselle is everyone’s favorite source of hibiscus tea. Beyond that, it’s an amazing plant with unique foliage and flowers. She’s gathered everything you need to know to grow roselle at home here!
Jun 11, 2024 · Roselle, plant of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae) and its lustrous fiber, one of the bast fiber group. Roselle is also cultivated for the red calyxes of its flowers, which are edible and taste similar to cranberries. Learn more about the plant and its uses with this article.
Oct 27, 2023 · Roselle plants are pretty hard to miss in your garden, with their unique red stems and red-spotted green leaves. The plant produces pink flowers, which resemble those of Okra. However, the most popular part of the plant is the edible, cup-like calyces, which look like little red bells on the tree.
Nov 14, 2023 · Roselle hibiscus, red sorrel, Jamaican sorrel, and Florida cranberry are a few of the many names for “Hibiscus sabdariffa”, which is a tasty and stunning addition to the garden. Although a perennial, roselle is usually grown as an annual.
In the realm of organic herbal remedies, few plants offer the vibrant allure and potent medicinal properties of Roselle leaves. Also known as Hibiscus sabdariffa or Sorrel, Roselle is celebrated across cultures for its myriad health benefits and culinary versatility.
