The flower-cups and capsulæ, freed from the seeds, are the only parts of this plant that are used: they make very agreeable tarts; and the decoction of them, sweetned and fermented, is what people commonly call, Sorrel Cool-drink, in America: it is a small diluting liquor, that is much used in all our sugar-colonies, and reckoned very refreshing in those sultry climates.
There is a variation of this species, that is thoroughly green; which is used, in all respects, like the other.
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