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The leaves are used as herbal medicine to alleviate cough and fever, pain, and general gastrointestinal disorders as well as to cure dermatologic disorders. Similarly, the fruit juice and oils can be used in the treatment of liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic wounds or other dermatological disorders. [86] Hoodia gordonii: Hoodia
tree: culinary: leaves Lavender: Lavandula angustifolia and related species: Lamiaceae: woody shrub: culinary, medicinal, fragrance: leaves, flowers Henna: Lawsonia inermis: Lythraceae: shrub or small tree ritual leaves used as dye for skin, hair, and nails: Lovage: Levisticum officinale: Apiaceae: tall perennial herb culinary leaves, fruit ...
Coriander leaf (cilantro) – also known as cilantro or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Cress – rather fast-growing, edible herb that is genetically related to watercress and mustard, sharing their peppery, tangy flavor and aroma. [5] Curry leaf – tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India.
Botanical nomenclature is the formal, scientific naming of plants. It is related to, but distinct from taxonomy. Plant taxonomy is concerned with grouping and classifying plants; botanical nomenclature then provides names for the results of this process.
2. (of a leaf) Having arched leaf tissue between each lateral vein, i.e. the veins appear depressed in the leaf surface. burl A deformation or knot in the branches or trunk of a tree, sometimes sought after in woodworking. [24] burr 1. A prickly fruit. 2.
Most Apiaceae are annual, biennial or perennial herbs (frequently with the leaves aggregated toward the base), though a minority are woody shrubs or small trees such as Bupleurum fruticosum. [3]: 35 Their leaves are of variable size, and alternately arranged, or with the upper leaves becoming nearly opposite. The leaves may be petiolate or sessile.
The fruit pods of Moringa oleifera ("drumsticks") are increasingly consumed as food in many parts of the world, but particularly in South Asia. [6] The leaves are commonly used to make tea. Oils are made from the seeds, while powders can be made from the leaves and roots .
Pimenta dioica. Myrtaceae (/ m ə r ˈ t eɪ s i ˌ aɪ,-s iː ˌ iː /), the myrtle family, is a family of dicotyledonous plants placed within the order Myrtales. Myrtle, pōhutukawa, bay rum tree, clove, guava, acca (feijoa), allspice, and eucalyptus are some notable members of this group.