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DefinitionSkunkvine also known as Paederia Foetida, is a fast-growing vine having 7 m long stems that twine into other plants for support (climbs into tree canopies...
DefinitionSlippery elm scientifically known as Ulmus rubra is actually a species of elm belonging to Ulmaceae (Elm family). The plant is native to eastern North America,...
DefinitionSmooth Solomon’s seal scientifically known as Polygonatum biflorum is a rhizomatous, upright, arching, wildflower which occurs in rich woods throughout the State. The plant belongs to...
DefinitionSmyrnium olusatrum, well known as wild celery or Alexanders, is a biennial herb belonging to the Carrot family Apiaceae ⁄ Umbelliferae and is used for many...
DefinitionSnake gourd, scientifically termed Trichosanthes cucumerina, goes by several vernacular names such as Chichinda or Padwal in Hindi, Potlakaaya in Telugu, Chichinga in Bengali, Pudalankaai in...
DefinitionSnow Fungus, botanically classified as Tremella fuciformis, is a wild, edible fungus that belongs to the Tremellaceae family. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical...
DefinitionSnow peas, also known as Chinese sugar peas, are immature pea pods in the legume family vegetables, commonly featuring in stir-fried dishes. They primarily differ from the...
DefinitionSoap nut or Reetha scientifically known as Sapindus mukorossi is a common Ayurvedic medicinal herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, the Americas, and...
DefinitionSociety garlic, scientifically known as Tulbaghia violacea, is a flowering plant species belonging to the onion family Alliaceae, native to Southern Africa and is naturalized in...
DefinitionPine is the common name of the largest and economically most important genus (Pinus) of the pine family (Pinaceae) of the conifers (cone-bearing trees) in general....
DefinitionSolanum aethiopicum, the bitter tomato, Ethiopian eggplant, or Makati, is a fruiting plant of the genus Solanum mainly found in Asia and Tropical Africa. It is also known as Ethiopian nightshade, garden eggs, and mock tomato. It is a popular...
