• Varyk@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    correct!

    the calyx is the small red “petal holder” inside the green stem leaves called the epicalyx.

    The red part is what is used to make the snacks, not that green outer covering.

    although apparently you can eat every part of the hibiscus plant.

    i’m sure some people do eat the green part also, but those green leaves are not turned into a pink candied hibiscus like in the example pictures I posted.

    I’m going to try dehydrating the entire flower, petals included, to see how that works out.