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["Dragon" <theWeyr@earthlink.net>]

Well, I know my vegetarian reptiles LOVE hibiscus flowers, although they
would probably prefer the fresh ones. Some herbivore would enjoy the vitamin
C and sweet/fruity taste.  Perhaps your friend could market the dried
leftovers to a local farm supply or feed store. (If they weren't cooked with
sugar, and they will dry fast enough to avoid mildew.)

I bet the dried flowers would make a VERY stunning, colorful mulch
encircling the base of a tree! Gee, I think I'll try that. They sell a lot
of Jamaica out here in the Los Angeles area...

Oh, and don't forget the obvious, it would be a great ingredient in
Potpourri! LOL

You could wrap some in cheesecloth to make a natural dye/scent in melted
candle wax or soap. That way you can remove it before pouring into a mold.

Gee, this is fun! Best of luck with your project and kudos to your friend
for recycling!!!


---Dragon



On Aug 3, 2004, at 12:46 AM, Stephanie Gerson wrote:

> does anyone know of a use for hibiscus flower petals? my cousin started
> a juice company, they make agua de jamaica (hibiscus flower juice), and
> have the petals leftover:
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