Hibiscus sabdariffa
I spent time harvesting Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx in the autumn. The calyx is the outer whorl of the flower. It swells around the seed pod after the blooms fall off. I harvested them and separated the seed pods from the calyx. I dried the calyx pieces, then stored them in a glass jar. After a while I was making some tea and opened up the jar of calyx pieces. They smell so fruity and sweet and they add a lovely flavor to herbal tea.
