Alkekengi officinarum or Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi), is a beautiful and unique perennial plant. Its most distinctive feature is its red-orange fruits, which look like paper lanterns. The plant is about 40 to 60 cm tall and has green, broad leaves. The flowers of the Chinese Lantern are white, and the fruits are edible, small, […]
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Musk mallow (Abelmoschus moschatus) is also known as Kasturi Bhindi or Musk Malwa in Hindi. This plant is approximately 1 to 2 meters tall, and its leaves are palm-like, with cut edges. The flowers of Musk mallow are large, yellow in color, and dark in the middle, which look very beautiful. Its seeds have a
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Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is called Kenaf or Deccan Bhang in Hindi. This plant is tall and green in appearance, and its leaves are dark green, claw-like. Kenaf has bright yellow or pink flowers, which look beautiful. Strong fiber is obtained from its stem, which is used to make rope, paper, and sacks. The kenaf plant
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Gulkhair, also known as Hollyhock or scientifically known as Alcea rosea, is a beautiful flowering plant. This plant grows tall and has large colourful flowers like pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. Gulkhair is planted in gardens and in front of houses for decoration. Its flowers are not only attractive but also attract bees and
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Sida (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 (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.) 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
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Sunflower scientifically known as Helianthus annuus. It is a member of the Asteraceae family. Sunflowers are mainly grown for their properties. They are grown in gardens for decoration and their seeds are also roasted and eaten. Oil is also extracted from sunflowers which is used in cooking food. In this article, we will learn about
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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a delicious herb that belongs to the onion family. They are perfect for home gardeners. They are easy to grow in pots or garden beds and are great for garnishing and seasoning. Let’s see how to grow them – Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum Some Basic Information about Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Habit–
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an aromatic, leafy herb that belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa. It is widely cultivated around the world for culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses. Known for its sweet and slightly peppery flavor, basil is a key ingredient in many cuisines, especially Italian, Thai,
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