Jamaica Sorrel (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The traditional Caribbean Christmas drink, sorrel, is made from the flowers of the jamaica sorrel plant, also known as roselle.
- In the garden, jamaica sorrel grows easily in a well-draining soil and can thrive with minimal care.
- The plant is widely cultivated for its bast fiber, used to make ropes, carpets, and paper products, but in our family, we primarily grow jamaica sorrel for its culinary value.
- After a summer of plenty, we would make jelly and tarts using the calyxes of the jamaica sorrel that we carefully picked and boiled down to release their flavorful and colorful goodness.
- My grandmother was an expert in creating sweet and tangy treats using the calyxes of the jamaica sorrel, and every time we visit her house, she would lovingly share with us her delicious creations.