Around Christmastime, hibiscus is a symbol of the season in Jamaica, the essential ingredient for a crimson-purple punch called sorrel. But it's not the quick-fading flowers that are used. It's ...

Hibiscus is a beautiful flower that blooms in shades of red, yellow, orange, and pink. In Hindu mythology, hibiscus is considered to be a symbol of divine love and beauty. It is thought to bring ...

And if ever a flower was suited to our hyper-visual moment, it is hibiscus. Rather than remain a potted plant on the patios of grandparents, it has been adopted by the young and social media-savvy.

One thing I really enjoy is hibiscus purée. I blend the cooked calyxes with some of the infusion and pass it through a fine-mesh sieve, creating a deep purple-red purée that can also be frozen ...

The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus. Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but ...