Barnstable County Land, Farms, & Ranches Marstons Mills (GNIS FID: 615623) is a populated place located within the City of Barnstable Town, a minor civil division (MCD) of Barnstable County. The elevation of Marstons Mills is 43 feet. Marstons Mills appears on the Cotuit U.S. Geological Survey Map. Barnstable County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
Hibiscus or Rose of China (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a flowering plant that can bloom almost year-round. It has large, colorful flowers and is cultivated throughout the tropics and other warm climates. Hibiscus vary in size. The normal height is 12 to 18 inches, but they can grow to as high as 5 feet if not cut back. When buying hibiscus, look for plants that have lots of new buds and healthy leaves. Flowers appear where the leaves branch at the top of the stem and bloom for one to three days, depending on the plant variety.
Dried hibiscus calyces. Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-coloured calyces (sepals) of the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower. It is consumed both hot and cold. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavor, and sugar is often added to sweeten the beverage.he tea contains vitamin C and minerals and is used traditionally as a mild medicine. In west Sudan a white hibiscus flower is favored for its bitter taste and is customarily served to guests. Hibiscus tea contains 15-30% organic acids, including citric acid, malic acid, and tartaric acid.