Hibiscus sabdariffa, which is part of the Malvaceae or Mallow family, thrives in tropical and subtropical regions such as Egypt, Thailand, Sudan, Mexico, and China. While it's also known as red sorrel, Hibiscus comes in a beautiful variety of colors.

Hibiscus has a tart flavor similar to cranberries - it's delicious brewed into tea with a dash of honey to sweeten it up.