Roselle (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 fresh calyxes of the roselle plant are often pickled and used in various East Indian dishes.
- The roselle is a versatile plant, providing both culinary and medicinal benefits.
- In some parts of Asia, roselle is cultivated for its fiber which can be used to make rope.
- The calyxes of the roselle plant contain a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to salads.
- The roselle plant is also used to make tea, jelly, and jams due to its fleshy and edible calyxes.