Spanish Name
Flor de Jamaica
Scientific Name
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
CalycesLeaves
Recipes
Growth Type
Shurb
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalEdible FlowerSalad Green
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Central America
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Use for drinks, teas, jams, sauces, sirups, chutneys. Remove calyces from the seed pod and use fresh or frozen. Leaves are also edible for salads, as cooked greens, tea or jam.
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium
Medicinal Uses
Lowers blood pressure, diuretic, liver support
Planting Distance
1–1.5 meters apart. In tighter garden beds, 60–90 cm can work with pruning and good airflow
Harvest Time
Calyces are harvested 4–6 months after sowing, usually once the flowers drop and the calyx thickens (just before seed maturation). Leaves can be harvested earlier, around 6–8 weeks
