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DefinitionSerrano pepper is a hot chili pepper cultivar which is mostly used as a spice. Taxonomically it is classified under the species Capsicum annuum. Serrano has...
DefinitionSesamum indicum is commonly known as Beniseed, Benniseed, Benneseed, Sesame, Til, Gingelly, Goma, Gergelim, Ajonjolí, Gimgelim, Simsim, Wangila, Ufuta, Sesam, Zhi ma, Hu ma, Chamkkae, Benne,...
DefinitionSesbania is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, and the only genus found in the tribe Sesbanieae. Riverhemp is a common name for plants in this genus. Notable species include the...
DefinitionSetaria palmifolia commonly known as Palm Grass is an elegant broad-leaved tropical grass belonging to Poaceae / Gramineae (Grass family). The plant is native to China,...
DefinitionShallots or eschalots are long, slender, underground fleshy stems in the Allium family of tunicate bulb vegetables. In general, they differ from the onions in being smaller and...
DefinitionShankhapushpi with the scientific name as Convolvulus pluriculis, is a prostrate and spreading perennial wild herb that could be found on sandy or rocky ground under...
DefinitionSharpunkha is an erect or spreading annual or short-lived perennial herb that is 40-80 cm tall and is widely distributed in countries such as India, China,...
DefinitionShatavari is scientifically known as Asparagus racemosus is a much-branched, spinous under-shrub of the Liliaceae (Lily Family). The plant is native to Africa, Australia, India and...
DefinitionShea butter tree scientifically known as Vitellaria paradoxa is a small to medium-sized tree belonging to Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family). Shea butter is actually a byproduct of...
DefinitionMountain Laurel is found in rocky hills or elevated ground in most parts of United States measuring 4-8 ft. high with crooked stems and rough bark....
DefinitionSheep’s fescue or sheep fescue is scientifically known as Festuca ovina is a species of grass of genus Festuca L. (fescue) and Poaceae ⁄ Gramineae (Grass...
