Roselle Crop

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In Odisha’s Malkangiri district, the indigenous crop Roselle is helping tribal communities adapt to climate change. 

About Roselle Crop

• Roselle’s scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa belongs to the Malvaceae family.
• It is locally known as Bhenda Dal and has long been cultivated by tribal communities in Odisha’s Malkangiri district.
• It thrives on rainfed uplands with minimal inputs and can grow on marginal land with relatively little water.
• It is being cultivated in warm countries particularly in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Cuba, Central America, California, Florida, Egypt.
• It is valued as both food and medicine.
• Nutritional Value: The tender leaves are cooked as saag or combined with pulses and vegetables, lending a distinctive sour flavour to everyday meals.
• Health Benefits: It contains vitamin C, anthocyanins, flavonoids, polyphenols, iron, calcium and dietary fibre. The deep red colour of the flower cups comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that help protect the body against oxidative stress.

Source: DTE

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