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Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. Caraway – also known as meridian fennel, [20] [21] [22] or Persian cumin, [23] is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, Cardamom – refers to several plants of the similar genera Elettaria and Amomum in the ginger family Zingiberaceae.
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Most herbs, brassicas, [20] cucumber, wheat, onion, [6] cabbage [6] Hoverflies, wasps: Growing near herbs will increase their oil production. Chervil: Anthriscus cerefolium: Radish, [6] lettuce, broccoli: Aphids: Radish: Loves shade, fortunately it grows well with shade-tolerant food plants; will make radishes grown near it taste spicier Chives ...
An edible seed [n 1] is a seed that is suitable for human or animal consumption. Of the six major plant parts, [ n 2 ] seeds are the dominant source of human calories and protein . [ 1 ] A wide variety of plant species provide edible seeds; most are angiosperms , while a few are gymnosperms .
Abrus precatorius is commonly known as jequirity, [3] Crab's eye, [3] or rosary pea, [3] paternoster pea, [4] love pea, [4] precatory pea or bean, [3] prayer bead, [4] John Crow Bead, [5] coral bead, [4] red-bead vine, [4] country licorice, [4] Indian licorice, [3] wild licorice, [4] Jamaica wild licorice, [4] olinda (In Sri Lanka/Sinhala), [6] kundumani (in Tamil), [7] coondrimany, [4] gidee ...
The surface of herbs is a catalyst for dew, [19] [20] which in arid climates and seasons is the main type of precipitation and is necessary for the survival of vegetation, [21] [22] i.e. in arid areas, herbaceous plants are a generator of precipitation and the basis of an ecosystem. Most of the water vapor that turns into dew comes from the air ...
Some herbs can be infused in boiling water to make herbal teas (also termed tisanes). [6] [10] Typically the dried leaves, flowers or seeds are used, or fresh herbs are used. [6] Herbal teas tend to be made from aromatic herbs, [11] may not contain tannins or caffeine, [6] and are not typically mixed with milk. [10]
[1] [2] Some recipes use them as a garnish while others use them as a main ingredient. Edible young greens are produced from various kinds of vegetables, herbs, or other plants. They range in size from 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm), including the stem and leaves. The stem is cut just above the soil line during harvesting.