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Name of Hibiscus used for tea???

18 years ago

I have several healthy Hibiscus.In a health publication my hypochondriac hubby subscribed to,there is an article about Hibiscus tea,and how healthy it is-blah,blah,blah-and he would love it.Anyone know??? I don't want to make any tea out of the wrong hibiscus-heaven forbid........M. and thanks!

Comments (2)

minibim
18 years ago
Actually many Hibiscus species are edible and used for tea; however the predominant Hibiscus is H. sabdariffa. It is a fast grower and is a true "annual" no matter where you live.
vera_eastern_wa
18 years ago
Do a google search on H. sabdariffa and you'll get many differnet looking plants...flower color, form and habit are all varied! I seen one supposedly as a tree! How would a person know they are getting what they ask for with so much confusion? I really would like to find this Hibiscus for tea too.

Thanks,

Vera

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