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rosella

rosella

8.8
A tropical plant grown for its bright red flower parts used in food and drinks
  • noun
  • /roʊˈzɛlə/
  • Australian
translation icon : hibisco
  • The chef added the rosella calyces to the dish for a hint of tart flavor.

Examples

  • In her garden, she proudly displayed her rosella plants with their vibrant red flowers.

  • There's some of the zinnias we started, rosella, hibiscus, whole bunch of other stuff.

  • I enjoyed a refreshing drink made from rosella during the hot summer afternoon.

Synonyms

roselle
vsrosella
  • Australian
1 9.9

A tropical plant with red parts around its flowers used to make drinks and cloth

is especially known for bright red calyces used in cooking and drinks
Hibiscus
vsrosella
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A tropical plant with large, bright flowers often grown in gardens

is a specific cultivated species known for bright red calyces used in drinks
Hibiscus sabdariffa
vsrosella
  • Specialized
8.2

A tropical plant with red edible flower parts used for tea and jam and for strong fiber

focuses on bright red calyces mainly used in cooking and drinks

Surface Forms

rosella singular
rosellas plural

Morphology

rosella = rose (semi-transparent) = rose + ella

The plant name seems to refer to the rose-like color of the calyces, but the exact botanical reference is not directly recoverable from the form alone.

Etymology

Rosella for the hibiscus plant comes from a word like rose, which means 'a red flower', because the plant's bright red calyces look a bit like small roses. That's why the plant is called rosella and is grown for its red, edible parts.