Nature in my City – Part 16 // @SkinnyGirl / #Club5050
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, called Chinese rose, Cayenne, Poppy, Hibiscus, among others, is a shrub native to East Asia.
The flowers are large, with five petals (in the simple varieties). There are numerous cultivars, varieties and hybrids, with a wide range of colors from pure white, yellow, orange, red, scarlet and pink tints, with single or double flowers (that is, with double the petals).
It is grown as an ornamental plant in the tropics and subtropics. Some parts of the plant are edible. The young leaves can be used as a substitute for spinach, the flowers are eaten raw or cooked, they are also used as a coloring giving a purple touch to dishes. The root is also edible, although it has little flavor, is very fibrous and has a mucilaginous texture.
In Chinese medicine, antispasmodic, analgesic, astringent, mildly laxative, emmenagogue, anti-irritant properties are attributed to it. It also has cosmetic uses.
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| Device | Samsung Galaxy A02 |
| Location | Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela |
| Photography | @skinnygirl |
| Date | October 18, 2021 |
Special thanks to @fuli, @justyy, @steemchiller, @upvu.witness, @xpilar.witness, @exnihilo.witness, @italygame and @cotina.
Translator: Google Translate.
