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Hibiscus flower (Also known as Flor de Jamaica, Roselle, Bissap) are gotten from the Hibiscus tree.These are small trees that produce huge, colourful, trumpet shaped flowers over a long season. They are also known as tropical hibiscus. The hibiscus flowers may be up to 6 inches in diameter, with colours that range from yellow, peach or red. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
The dried hibiscus flower is gotten by drying the petals of the hibiscus tree. These petals are used to make the hibiscus tea (Agua de Jamaica). The hibiscus tea is an Herbal Tea that could be consumed when hot or cold. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavour and sugar is often added to sweeten the beverage.The tea is gotten from boiling the hibiscus flower in water and adding enough sugar to sweeten it. It contains a lot of vitamin C and minerals.