The Medicinal Plants
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Sida (Country Mallow): Plant overview
Read more: Sida (Country Mallow): Plant overviewSida (Sida cordifolia), commonly known as Country Mallow or Bala in Ayurveda, is a small, perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is found in India and tropical regions around the world and thrives in dry, open habitats. This plant is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves, yellow flowers, and hairy stems. Sida has…
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Okra plant: Plant overview and floral formula
Read more: Okra plant: Plant overview and floral formulaOkra (Abelmoschus esculentus), also known as lady’s finger or bhindi, is a plant of the Malvaceae family that blooms and flowers in warm weather. Bhindi is a tall, erect herbaceous plant with lobed leaves and large, attractive yellow flowers with a darker center. Its sticky pulp is useful as a natural thickener in soups and…
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Cotton (Gossypium spp.)- Plant overview and floral formula
Read more: Cotton (Gossypium spp.)- Plant overview and floral formulaCotton (Gossypium spp.) is a soft, fluffy natural fiber obtained from the seeds of the cotton plant. It grows on the seed pods of the cotton plant. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Cotton is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is one of the world’s most important fiber crops. It is…