The hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) aka Flor de Jamaica comes from West Africa.
The hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) aka Flor de Jamaica probably comes from West Africa. Used for tea and influenza. In Mexican restaurants in the US, the drink is sometimes known only as Jamaica. Also very popular in Jamaica, usually flavored with rum. Can be used as karkade or hibiscus tea.