Sea hibiscus

Hibiscus tiliaceus

leaf

Young leaves and buds cooked like a slightly slimy spinach, in the Pacific islands; the bark is used to make ropes.

Origin

Shores of the Pacific and Indian Oceans

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves and buds are picked, washed and cooked for five to ten minutes; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitrates · ChlorophyllIn small amounts, not counted Mucilages

Did you know?

Its flowers turn from yellow to red in the same day, then fall.