Roselle Crop: Hibiscus sabdariffa, Uses & Agricultural Importance
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Agriculture + Crop Diversity + Food Processing
Scientific Identity
Roselle → Hibiscus sabdariffa
Key Facts
Family: Malvaceae
Related to:
Cotton
Okra
Hibiscus
The fleshy red calyces are widely used for:
Beverages
Herbal teas
Food products
Natural colouring
Seeds can provide oil.
It is an important fibre and food crop in several regions.
Often associated with warm tropical/subtropical climates.
Key Pointers
Roselle → Hibiscus sabdariffa
Family → Malvaceae
Important part → Calyx
Uses → Beverages, food, fibre, natural colour
Related crops → Cotton and okra
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