Hibiscus Flower (Crimped cluster, calyx with linear bracts)

【Name】

Hibiscus Flower

【Source】

Rihuazi Materia Medica

【Frequency of Use】

F

【Botanical Origin】

Flower of Hibiscus syriacus L., a plant in the Malvaceae family

【Characteristics】

The dried flower is crimped into an oval or cylindrical cluster, about 3 cm long and about 1.5 cm in diameter. At the base, there is a grayish-green calyx with dense fine villi on the surface and 5 lobes at the edge. Outside the calyx, there are several grayish-green linear bracts. Often has a short pedicel. The petals are white, with 5 petals or multiple overlaps, wrinkled and folded. In the center, there are yellow stamens, which are composed of many stamens joined together into a cylindrical shape, surrounding the pistil. Light in weight, slightly fragrant, and sweet in taste.

【Identification】

The best are those with large flowers and white color.

【Category】

Flowers