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  "Banana a Specie of Musa"  Common name: Kayla Plantain Banana Monkey banana Botanical name: Musa acuminata Name story: Eidable banana: This plant is a species of banana native to Southeast Asia. Many of the modern edible banana-based desserts are from this species. To distinguish this type of banana from the inedible ones, it is then called an edible banana.  Characteristics: Plant Type:   Tree Lifespan:   Perennial Bloom Time:   All year around Plant Height:    16 feet Spread:   6 to 10 feet Habitat:    Shaded and moist ravines, marshlands, semi-marshlands, slopes Flower Color:    Yellow, Purple Leaf Color:   Green Fruit Color: Yellow, Red, Green, Brown, Black Stem Color:   red, Purple, Green, Black Scientific classification: Genus:   Musa - Musa Family: Musaceae - Banana Order: Zingiberales - Gingers, bananas, and allies Class:   Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots Phylum:    Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Information: The banana (Musa

"Tea rose a Specie of Roses" "When you read this name you are probably wondering if it is used for tea or does it look like a rose? It is called tea rose because its flowers give off a scent similar to the scent of a freshly opened tea bag. Imagine when the hills are full of blooming Rosa hybrida, the fresh scent of tea must be pleasant and intoxicating".  Common name: Rose Gulab Miniature rose Botanical Name: Rosa hybrida Rosa indica  Characteristics: Plant Type:    Shrub Lifespan:   Perennial Bloom Time: Spring Plant Height:   1 to 3 feet Spread:     2 to 3 feet Flower Size:   3 to 5 inches Habitat:   Rose plantation Flower Color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink Leaf Color:    Green Fruit Color:    Red Stem : Green prickly Scientific classification Genus:   Rosa - Roses, Rose Family: Rosaceae - Rose Order: Rosales - Roses, elms, figs, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum:   Tracheophyta - Vascular pl

"Moss rose a Specie of Purslanes"   Common name: Gul e Dopehr Day flower Sun plant Rose moss Eleven o Clock Sun rose Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora "Portulaca grandiflora is commonly referred to as the moss rose, which is fairly descriptive of this plant's main ornamental features as they are ruffled, rose-like flowers that appear on prostrate to slightly ascending stalks that form a moss-like foliage mat." Scientific classification: Genus: Portulaca - Purslanes Family: Portulacaceae - Purslane Order: Caryophyllales - Pinks, cacti, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Characteristics: Plant Type: Herb Lifespan:    Annual Bloom Time:   Spring, Summer, Autumn Plant Height:    2.5 to 12 inches Spread:   10 to 15 inches Flower Size:   1 to 2 inches Habitat:   Roadsides, waste places Flower Color:   White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Or

"Pomegranate a Specie of Punica" Common Name: Anar Pomegranate Botanical Name: Punica granatum        "The name pomegranate comes from the Old Latin, pōmum and grānātum, meaning "apple" and "seed" respectively. Pomegranate possibly comes from Old French, describing the word pomme grenade. In early English, Punica granatum is known as the "Apple of Grenada"." Characteristics: Plant Type:   Tree, Shrub Lifespan:   Perennial Bloom Time:   Summer Plant Height: 6 to 20 feet Spread: 4 to 15 feet Flower Size: 0.4 to 0.8 inch Habitat: Parks, gardens Flower Color: Red Leaf Color: Green, Bronze Fruit Color: Red, Brown Stem Color:   Black, Gray Fertilization: Fertilize once in spring. Scientific classification: Genus: Punica - Punica Family: Lythraceae - Loosestrife Order: Myrtales - Myrtle order, Myrtles, evening primroses, and allies Class:   Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum:   Tracheophyta

  Chinaberry tree a Spcie of Melia. Common name: Dharyk  Bakyn Chinaberry Bead tree Pride of india Botanical Name: Melia azedarach Characteristics: Plant Type: Tree Lifespan: Perennial Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Winter Plant Height: 7m to 39 feet Spread: 30 to 40 feet Flower Size: 0.6 to 0.7 inch Habitat: Nature strip Flower Color: White, Purple, Pink,  Leaf Color: Green Fruit Color: Yellow, Green Stem Color: Purple, Green, Brown Scientific classification Genus: Melia - melia Family: Meliaceae - Mahogany Order: Sapindales - Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies, Soapberries, cashews, mahoganies, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Fertilization: Fertilize once every half month during the growing season. Information: The chinese tree is considered an invasive species in many areas as it tends to grow into impassable thickets and crowd out oth

  Sisal a Specie of Agaves.  Common name: Sisal  Hemp Mescal Hemp plant Sisal agaves Botanical Name: Agaves sisalana Scientific classification: Genus: Agave - Agaves Family: Asparagaceae - Asparagus Order: Asparagales - Asparagus and allies, Agaves, orchids, irises, and allies Class: Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophyt  Prominent features: Plant Type: Herb Lifespan : Perennial Bloom Time: Autumn, winter Plant Height: 5 to 7 feet Spread: 6 to 8 feet Flower Size: Inflorescence 1.6 inch to 2 inch long Habitat: Hedges, Fence-rows Flower Color: White   Water requirements: Drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering. Information: Sisal ( Agave sisalana) is a succulent whose yellow flowers bloom along a stalk up to 30 feet tall and have an unpleasant scent. The flowers, stem, basal rosette and sap of this plant are edible. Plant outdoors in full sun or indoors in a bright, sunny sp

  Sesbania pea a Specie of Sesbania Common Name. Corkwood tree Yellow pea bush Dhunchi fiber Botanical Name: Sesbania cannabina Information:         Sesbania pea ( Sesbania cannabina ) is a species of plant that grows in Australia, Hawaii and Asia. Sesbania pea increases the nitrogen content of the soil on which it is planted. This species is related to the pea. Characteristics: Plant Type: Herb, Shrub Lifespan: Annual, Perennial Bloom Time: Autumn Plant Height: 10 to 11 feet Flower Size: Inflorescence 1.2 inch to 4 inches long Habitat:   Rainforest Flower Color: Yellow Scientific classification: Genus: Sesbania - Sesbania Family: Fabaceae - Legume, Pea, Bean Order: Fabales - Legumes, milkworts and allies, Peas, beans and relatives Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Intersting fact: The plant could have a potential use as a source of fuelwood, and gum or resin. Sesbania Pea commonly

  Peppers a Specie of Capsicum Common name. Chili pepper Bell pepper Cherry pepper Banana pepper Scientific classification: Genus:    Capsicum - Capsicum Family:    Solanaceae - Nightshade, Solanaceous plants, Potato Order:  Solanales - Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies Class:   Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum:   Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Characteristics: Plant Type: Grass Lifespan: Annual, Perennial Bloom Time: Spring, summer Plant Height: 8 to 39 inches Spread: 6 to 12 inches   Flower Size: 0.4 to 0.8 inch Habitat: Rivers, thickets, groves Flower Color: White Leaf Color: Green Fruit Color: Yellow Stem Color: Green Information:     The bell pepper is a plant that produces bright red bell pepper vegetables.     This chili pepper is commonly used in cooking in places like the southern US and Central America.      Most are moderately spicy, but since there are

  Natal plum a Specie of Carissa.  Common name. Large num num Carissa Amatungulu Botanical name: Carissa macrocarpa Scientific classification: Genus:   Carissa - Carissa Family:  Apocynaceae - Dogbane Order:   Gentianales - Gentians, dogbanes, madders, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum:   Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Characteristics: Plant Type: Tree Lifespan: Perennial Bloom Time: Spring Plant Height: 6 to 15 feet Spread: 3 feet Flower Size: 1 to 2 inches Habitat: Sand dunes, edges of coastal forests Flower Color:  White Leaf Color: Green Fruit Color: Red, Purple, Green Stem Color: Green Fertilization: "Fertilization once every 2-3 months during the growing season"  Information:     Almost all parts of the natal plum are poisonous, except for the fruit, which is red when ripe and very tasty. It's a hardy plant in the same family as the oleander, and its thorns make it a good choice for

  Pearl millet a Specie of  Buffelgrasses Common name: Millet Bajra Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus Characteristics: Plant type:     Herb Lifespan:   Annual Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Autumn Plant Height:   3 feet Spread:  3 feet Habitat:    Wetlands, sandy area, Thal region  Flower Color:     Yellow, Purple, Brown Scientific classification Genus:    Cenchrus - Buffelgrasses, Fountaingrasses, Kikuyu grasses, Sand spurs, Sandburs Family:    Poaceae - Grass Order:   Poales - Grasses, sedges and allies Class: Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots Phylum:    Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Information: An important subsistence crop, pearl millet is hardy and drought tolerant. Also known as Cenchrus americanus, it grows well near deserts where rainfall is light.  It has been cultivated in the United States since the 1850's and there are records of this important crop being cultivated as early as 2000 BC. Under favorable condi

  Chinese hibiscus......  A specie of Hibiscus Flower  Common name: China rose Rose mallow Shoe flower Botanical name: Hibiscus rosa sinensis Scientific classification: Genus: Hibiscus - Hibiscus Family: Malvaceae - Mallow, Hibiscus Order: Malvales - Mallows, rock-roses, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Information:         Chinese hibiscus is a small flowering tree. Its fragrant flowers are known around the world and give rise to many cultivated variants. Chinese hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia and is featured on Malaysian coins. Although the Latin name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis means "the rose of China," it is not related to true roses. Tips from Garden Coaches:    Most hibiscus plants, with their large and bright flowers, are often used as garden plants to create a tropical style. Attract Birds: Chinese hibiscus produces stunning flowers

Asian rice is a member of the Poaceae, the grass family. "Asian Rice a Specie of Rice" Common name:    Rice Botanical Name:    Oryza sativa Scientific classification:    Genus: Oryza - Rice, Oryza Family: Poaceae - Grass Order:   Poales - Grasses, sedges and allies Class: Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots Phylum:    Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Characteristics Plant Type: Herb Lifespan: Annual Bloom Time: Summer, Autumn Plant Height:      2.5 feet Spread:    1 foot Habitat:  Cultivation, grow in water Flower Color:    White, Yellow, Green Informtaion.. Asian rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world.  First domesticated in China centuries ago, this annual grass makes up a significant portion of the diet of half the world's population.  Aside from food, this plant is grown for use in wines, medicines, and cosmetics. It is also used in handicrafts and religious ceremonies worldwide. Most cultiv

 "Tobacco a Specie of Tobacco plants" Tobacco leaves  Common name: Cultivated tobacco Botanical name: Nicotiana tobacum Scientific classification Genus: Nicotiana - Tobacco plants Family: Solanaceae - Nightshade, Solanaceous plants, Potato Order: Solanales - Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Characteristics Plant Type: Herb Lifespan: Annual, Perennial Bloom Time: Summer Plant Height: 2 to 7 feet Spread: 1 to 2 feet Flower Size:   1 to 2 inches Habitat: Cultivated Beds Flower Color: RedPink Leaf Color: Green Stem Color: Cream Information:    Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is a herbaceous annual plant that is used commercially to produce tobacco. Tobacco produces fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. This plant is considered a weed when it is found in gardens or among other crops. Bees are attracted to its frag

  Upland cotton a Specie of Cottons Common name: Maxican cotton Kapas American cotton. Botanical Name: Gossympium hirsutum Scientific classification: Gossypium - Cottons Family: Malvaceae - Mallow, Hibiscus Order: Malvales - Mallows, rock-roses, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Habitat: It is agricultural plant which is mostly found in subtropical regions of the world. It grows in warm and humid climate. Plant type : It is perennial plant, found in Allavial, clayel and red sandy loam. Information. Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is is the most commonly planted agricultural cotton. An annual to perennial shrub whose large yellow to white cup-shaped flowers bloom in summer.  Flowers are replaced by the cotton boll which contains the cotton fiber and about 36 seeds. Grows best in full sun and in clay sandy or loamy well-drained soil. It grows in summer and picked

  Tamarind a Specie of Tamarind Common name : Indian date Imili Botanical name: Tamarindus indica Systemetic position: Genus: Tamarindus - Tamarind Family: Fabaceae - Legume, Pea, Bean Order: Fabales - Legumes, milkworts and allies, Peas, beans and relatives Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Information: It is spice condiment which is mostly found in Asian countries. It grows on trees. It is soft and sticky inside. It has sweet-sour taste. Tamarind is a monotypic perennial tree grown for its timber and edible fruits. Tamarind trees yield brown seed fruits with a sweet, acidic pulp used in various varieties of cuisines around the world. The pulp is also used as a metal polish. Amazing facts : It has 200 years life span. It release heavy carbon dioxide CO2 at night. It is not profitable crop for farmers. Health benefits:       Do you know that Tamarind (imli ) also h

  Pineapple a Specie of Pineapples Common name: Common name varries according to area or local language. These are, Pinna Annanas Botanical name Ananas comosus Scientific classification: Genus: Ananas - Pineapples Family: Bromeliaceae - Bromeliad, Air plants, Pineapple Order: Poales - Grasses, sedges and allies Class: Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Fruit Type: Sorosis, composite About Pineapple      The word "pineapple" in English was first recorded to describe the reproductive organs of conifer trees which are now termed as pine cones. When European explorers encountered this tropical fruit in America, they called them "pineapples". About Plant :       Pineapple is a short plant that is native to the tropics. Its fruit has a high nutritional value. Peeling off the prickly fruit skin reveals a sweet, aromatic, golden-yellow pulp that is very popular. Interesting F

  Leaves and seeds Lemon scented gum a Specie of Corymbia.  It has 700 species.  Common name Lemmon Eucalyptus Sufyda Eucalyptus Botanical Name Corymbia citriodora Scientific classification Genus: Corymbia - Corymbia Family: Myrtaceae - Myrtle Order: Myrtales - Myrtle order, Myrtles, evening primroses, and allies Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots Phylum: Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes Information .. Lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) is a very tall species of tree native to northern and eastern Australia. The essential oil produced from the plant is enjoyed for its scent and is also incorporated into insect repellants. King's Park in Perth, Australia features perhaps the most famous stand of lemon-scented gum trees. Difficulty Rating: Growing Lemon-scented gum is easy as long as you can give them what they need. They are sensitive to certain types of pests and diseases.  Cuase cooling effects.  Used for dry skin treatment.

  Drooping pear Common name:  Barbary fig Drooping pear Spiny prickly pear Botanical name: Drooping plant Opuntia stricta  Genus : Opuntia Family : Cactaceae-cactuses, plural cacti Order : caryophyllales-pinks, cacti, Allies Class : Magnoliopsida-dicotyledon, dicots, eudicots Phylum : Tracheophyta  Plant type : Succulent  Bloom time : Spring, summer  Plant height: 5 to 10 feet Spread : 1.7 to 2.5 feet Habitat : Sandy coastal and desert Fertilization: Once a month during growing season Description : It is large spreading prickly cactus. In the spring it grows pretty yellow flowers. Its purple-colored fruit is edible. It is easy to grow and spreads when a pad falls off and lays on the soil there, it will grow roots and turn into new cactus colony. In some areas it is considered invasive. Economically importance: Fresh Opuntia dillenii fruits can be used into canned or alcoholic beverages. Tips from garden : You can grow in pots and gardens for ornamental effect. They are resistant t