Hibiscus Flowers
Botanical Name
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Botany
Hibiscus plant is an annual shrub that grows to about 15 feet tall. The leaves are often lobed and may be smooth or covered in trichomes (plant hairs). The flowers can be borne singly or in clusters, and the flowers of many species last only a single day. An epicalyx (whorl of leaflike bracts that surrounds the sepals) is particularly common, and the stamens are typically fused into a tube. The Malvaceae plant family, contains over 200 species within the genus Hibiscus. Hibiscus plants can be found growing in tropical areas
Utilized Botanical Materials
Flower
Characteristics
Deep Burgundy-red
Faint, tart fruity
Sour, fruity
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