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Feijoa sellowiana [2] [3] also known as Acca sellowiana (O.Berg) Burret, [4] is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae.It is native mainly to the highlands of southern Brazil and the hills of northeast Uruguay, but it can also be found in eastern Paraguay and northern Argentina.
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A raw common guava is 81% water, 14% carbohydrates, 3% protein, and 0.5% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), raw guava supplies 68 calories and is a rich source of dietary fiber and vitamin C (275% of the Daily Value, DV), with moderate levels of folic acid (12% DV) and potassium (14% DV, table).
Asparagus acutifolius, common name wild asparagus, is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the genus Asparagus.The specific epithet, acutifolius, meaning "thorny leaves", is derived from Latin acutus (pointed, acute), and -folius (-leaved), and refers to the characteristic shape of the leaves, a quite common feature in the typical plants of the Mediterranean.
Blanch the asparagus spears in plenty of salted boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes, or until tender and just starting to give when pinched where the tip begins. Do not overcook! Shock the asparagus quickly in a bowl of ice water, drain, and then dry thoroughly with paper towels. Cut the asparagus on the angle into pieces resembling penne pasta.
Its common names include spikenard, [1] herbal aralia, [2] udo (from Japanese: ウド), [3] Japanese spikenard, [3] and mountain asparagus. [3] It is commonly found on the slopes of wooded embankments. Aralia cordata is a species of Aralia in the family Araliaceae. The plant yields new shoots every spring, which are blanched and then eaten as a ...
Asparagus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Asparagoideae. [2] It comprises up to 300 species. Most are evergreen long-lived perennial plants growing from the understory as lianas, bushes or climbing plants. The best-known species is the edible Asparagus officinalis, commonly referred to as just asparagus.
NASA predicts that space stations or space colonies will one day rely on plants for life support. [26] Scientific advances in genetic engineering led to developments in crops. Genetically modified crops introduce new traits to plants which they do not have naturally. These can bring benefits such as a decrease in the use of harmful pesticides ...