hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus sabdariffa
    n 1: East Indian sparsely prickly annual herb or perennial
         subshrub widely cultivated for its fleshy calyxes used in
         tarts and jelly and for its bast fiber [syn: {roselle},
         {rozelle}, {sorrel}, {red sorrel}, {Jamaica sorrel},
         {Hibiscus sabdariffa}]
    

Sorrel \Sor"rel\, n. [F. surelle, fr. sur sour, fr. OHG. s?r
   sour. See {Sour}.] (Bot.)
   One of various plants having a sour juice; especially, a
   plant of the genus {Rumex}, as {Rumex Acetosa}, {Rumex
   Acetosella}, etc.
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   {Mountain sorrel}. (Bot.) See under {Mountain}.

   {Red sorrel}. (Bot.)
   (a) A malvaceous plant ({Hibiscus Sabdariffa}) whose acid
       calyxes and capsules are used in the West Indies for
       making tarts and acid drinks.
   (b) A troublesome weed ({Rumex Acetosella}), also called
       {sheep sorrel}.

   {Salt of sorrel} (Chem.), binoxalate of potassa; -- so called
      because obtained from the juice of {Rumex Acetosella}, or
      {Rumex Axetosa}.

   {Sorrel tree} (Bot.), a small ericaceous tree ({Oxydendrum
      arboreum}) whose leaves resemble those of the peach and
      have a sour taste. It is common along the Alleghanies.
      Called also {sourwood}.

   {Wood sorrel} (Bot.), any plant of the genus Oxalis.
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Roselle \Ro*selle"\, n. (Bot.)
   a malvaceous plant ({Hibiscus Sabdariffa}) cultivated in the
   east and West Indies for its fleshy calyxes, which are used
   for making tarts and jelly and an acid drink.
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