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(Hibiscus sabdariffa) This tangy vegetable grows up to 8" tall and has edible lobed leaves. The stems can be reddish. Another important edible part is the fleshy sepal (calyx), which is intense red and tastes acidic. Sometimes used as a cranberry substitute it is used to make jelly and juice. The leaves and young stems are eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also known to be a mild laxative and mild diuretic.