Hibiscus is a shrub of the Malvaceae family present in Africa, India and Asia, reaching 5 m high and bearing colorful flowers. The dried and then infused red flowers are consumed as a drink (bissap, what a delight!) or as a jam. Very rich in anthocyanins, they have fortifying nutritional properties.
Chalices are used for their coloring properties in the food industry. They are also used in traditional medicine for hypertension, liver disorders and as a tonic. The seeds contain 20% edible oil and when pressed they produce a rich, moisturizing oil.