NAME: Hibiscus rosa sinensis
FAMILY: Malvaceae
ORIGIN: Nigeria
APPEARANCE: dark red color
TASTE: slightly acidic and sweet
PART OF PLANT: flower
PROCESSING METHOD: the flowers are harvested and dried in a dehydrator
COOKERY:
- natural coloring in jams, soups, juices and salads
CATERING/HOSPITALITY:
- used to prepare various teas and lemonades instead of lemons and lime
- natural dye and cocktail decoration that gives a slightly pink to
