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Hibiscus sabdariffa var. rubra
Also called Roselle, Sorrel, Indian Sorrel, Jamaica Sorrel, Red Sorrel
In Singapore: Roselle, Jamaica Sorrel, Red Sorrel, Sorrel, Indian Sorrel, Asam Susar, 玫瑰茄, 山茄子 (Cultivated in Singapore)
Gongura is a variety of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa var. rubra) grown mainly for its tart, edible leaves, especially in south-central India. It is a warm-season plant that needs plenty of sun and warmth, and is often grown as an annual.
Gongura (Sabdariffa gossypiifolia var. rubra), or Puntikura, or Gogaaku is a variety of the roselle plant grown for its edible leaves in India and in other countries like Fiji. These leaves are used in south-central Indian cuisine to impart a tart flavour. Gongura comes in two varieties, green stemmed leaf and red stemmed. The red stemmed variety is sourer than the green stemmed variety. Gongura is a rich source of iron, vitamins, folic acid and anti-oxidants essential for human nutrition.
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[Contains information from Leaf Area Index (LAI) and Heritage Trees from data.gov.sg (National Parks Board), made available under the terms of the Singapore Open Data Licence version 1.0]
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