Hibiscus Sabdariffa, Roselle, Karkade

***30 - 40 cm Hibiscus Sabdariffa, otherwise known as Roselle or Karkade, is a beautiful flowering plant containing numerous medicinal and culinary benefits. Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it is known to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Enjoy its tart, lemony flavor in tea, jelly, and other recipes. Hibiscus Sabdariffa is a shrubby tropical annual also known as red sorrel, Jamaican sorrel, sour-sour and Florida cranberry. Botanically named Hibiscus sabdariffa, it is a member of the Mallow family and has the classic five petals and funnel-shaped flowers typical to this family. The pale, creamy yellow petals are also edible, though they are not the part of the flower that is typically consumed. They fleshy, succulent calyx, which swells at the base of the flower after it blooms and surrounds the seed pod is the fruit that is harvested.