Guide Note:Hibiscus, or rosemallow, is a large genus of about 200–220 species of flowering plants in the family of Malvaceae.
Fast Facts:
- One species of Hibiscus, known as Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), is extensively used in paper making
- Another, roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable and to make herbal teas and jams (especially in the Caribbean)
- In Egypt and Sudan, Hibiscus (roselle) petals make a tea named after the plant, karkade
- The Hibiscus is used as an offering to God Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship
- The common garden Hibiscus is also known in some areas as the "Rose of Althea" or "Rose of Sharon"