Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. See it while it’s hot! The Red Hot hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’) has been added to the Franklin Park Conservatory’s ...

A calyx is a collective term for the sepals of all blooms. Sepals are typically green, but in hibiscus, they're red, and the ...

One of the most common preparations is hibiscus tea, a deep red herbal tea made from the flowers. It’s enjoyed hot or cold. Also known as sour tea, it has a tart flavor similar to cranberries.

Simply steep the hibiscus flowers with some sugar, oranges, fresh ginger, and cinnamon sticks until the liquid is bright red and imbued with flavor. The result can be compared to Red Zinger tea ...

is a handsome annual plant related to common hibiscus, okra, and cotton; it is both decorative and useful. You can make a delicious, chilled tea with the dried red calyces of the flowers. Its ...

A Cup of ruby red hibiscus tea not only warms the body in winter but also is known to boost the immune system, control blood pressure, and reduce body weight. And here is yet another reason to ...