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• Photoperiodism
  * '''[[Long-day plants]]''' (LDPs): These plants flower when the day length is longer than ...form (Pfr). The ratio of these two forms in the plant cells influences the plant's response to photoperiod.
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• 5 A Day
  * [[Fruit]]: The sweet or savory product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food. * [[Vegetable]]: A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as accompaniment to meat or fish, such as a cabbage
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• Oenothera biennis
  ...is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a biennial plant, meaning it completes its lifecycle over two years. ...ine. The species name ''biennis'' is Latin for "two years", reflecting the plant's biennial nature.
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• Mentha spicata
  ...nly known as '''spearmint''' or '''garden mint''', is a species of [[Mint (plant)|mint]] native to Europe and Asia. It is used widely in traditional medicin ...mythological character [[Menthe]], a nymph who was transformed into a mint plant, and '''spicata''' is Latin for 'spiky' or 'pointed'.
  1 KB (196 words) - 05:48, 14 February 2024
• Salsify
  ...yster plant''', '''vegetable oyster''', or '''purple goat's beard''', is a plant of the dandelion family. It is cultivated for its edible root and has been ...his is likely due to the plant's salty taste. The alternative name "oyster plant" comes from the root's oyster-like flavor.
  2 KB (231 words) - 02:05, 5 February 2024
• Sativa
  ...m Latin ''sativum'', "cultivated") is a term used in the classification of plant species, particularly in the [[Cannabis]] genus. It is one of the primary t ...ective ''sativum'', meaning 'cultivated'. It was used in the naming of the plant species ''Cannabis sativa'' by Swedish botanist [[Carl Linnaeus]] in 1753.
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• Alpinia officinarum
  ...t is native to China, growing in the southeastern part of the country. The plant is named after Prospero Alpini, a 17th-century Italian botanist who special ...eroom in an apothecary where medicinal drugs were kept. This indicates the plant's long history of use in traditional medicine.
  2 KB (236 words) - 17:27, 10 February 2024
• Curcuma longa
  ...as '''turmeric''', is a plant species in the [[Zingiberaceae]] family. The plant is native to [[Indian subcontinent]] and [[Southeast Asia]]. ...a" is a [[Latin]] word meaning "long", referring to the long leaves of the plant.
  2 KB (228 words) - 07:03, 14 February 2024
• Salvia officinalis
  ...ous [[Salvia]] species. The specific epithet ''officinalis'' refers to the plant's medicinal use—the officinalis means 'used in medicine'. ...of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is also used for several related and unrelated spec
  2 KB (225 words) - 17:16, 10 February 2024
• Bottle gourd
  The term "bottle gourd" comes from the plant's fruit, which is shaped like a bottle. The word "gourd" can be traced back The '''Bottle gourd''' is a fast-growing, annual climber. The plant produces large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that open at night. The fruit
  1 KB (212 words) - 05:55, 14 February 2024
• Amaranthus retroflexus
  ...ksəs/), commonly known as '''redroot pigweed''', is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Amaranthaceae]]. ...tin for bent or turned backward, which refers to the characteristic of the plant's leaves and stems.
  2 KB (213 words) - 23:31, 14 February 2024
• Tropaeolum majus
  ...Garden Nasturtium]], [[Indian Cress]], or [[Monk's Cress]], is a flowering plant species in the family [[Tropaeolaceae]]. The name Tropaeolum majus is deriv Tropaeolum majus is a herbaceous annual plant with trailing stems growing to 1 meter long. The leaves are large, nearly c
  2 KB (212 words) - 23:24, 9 February 2024
• Blackcurrant
  ...first recorded cultivation dating back to the 11th century in Russia. The plant is typically propagated through hardwood cuttings rather than seeds, with p The fruit of the '''Blackcurrant''' plant is a rich source of Vitamin C and is used in a variety of culinary applicat
  2 KB (226 words) - 05:56, 14 February 2024
• Asparagus bean
  The term "asparagus bean" is derived from the plant's long, slender, and tender pods that are reminiscent of asparagus, a compl ...a tropical and subtropical vine, which can grow up to 9-12 feet tall. The plant produces long, slender pods that are typically harvested before they mature
  2 KB (254 words) - 23:25, 8 February 2024
• Apium graveolens
  '''Apium graveolens''' is a plant species in the family [[Apiaceae]] commonly known as '''celery''' (pronounc ...ented" or "strong-smelling" in Latin, referring to the strong aroma of the plant.
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• Woody
  * [[Perennial]]: A type of plant that lives for more than two years. Woody plants are often perennials. * [[Shrub]]: A type of woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near t
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• Anethum graveolens
  ...(/əˈniːθəm ˌɡræviˈoʊlənz/), commonly known as '''dill''', is a herbaceous plant in the celery family Apiaceae. It is the sole species of the genus ''Anethu ...r flavoring food. In addition, it has a long history of use as a medicinal plant, with potential benefits for digestion, immune function, and more.
  1 KB (208 words) - 11:58, 10 February 2024
• Amaranthus caudatus
  ...mmonly known as '''Love-lies-bleeding''', is a species of annual flowering plant. It is a member of the [[Amaranthaceae]] family, which includes numerous sp ..., drooping [[inflorescence]]s, which can reach up to 2 feet in length. The plant itself can grow up to 5 feet tall. The flowers are typically a deep red or
  2 KB (227 words) - 17:47, 10 February 2024
• Cleavers
  ...erbaceous]] [[annual plant]] that belongs to the [[Rubiaceae]] family. The plant is native to [[North America]], [[Europe]], and [[Asia]], and is known for ...ld English]] word 'clife', meaning 'to cling'. This is in reference to the plant's ability to stick to clothing or fur due to its small, hooked hairs.
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• Liana
  ...iana' is not a taxonomic grouping, but rather a description of the way the plant grows. * [[Vine]]: A plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or cree
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