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Scientific Name: Hibiscus ssabdariffa L.
Family: Malvaceae
Common Name: Roselle, Asam Paya, Asam Susur, Sorrel (Carribbean), Oseille rouge (France), Oseille de Guinée (Spanish), Rosa de Jamaica (Portuguese), Bisap (Senegal).
Botanical Description:
- Tree
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Fruit
Uses of Roselle
- Food source since 17 century
- Part of plant commonly used: Calyx (sepal) surrounding the seed boll in the flower. (as juice, jelly, jam etc)
