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DefinitionSpider plant scientifically known as Chlorophytum comosum is an introduced herbaceous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. The plant is native to tropical and southern Africa....
DefinitionSpignet is also known from other common names such as Bamboo Brier, Wild Sarsaparilla, Rabbit Root, Shot Bush, Virginia Sarsaparilla, False Sarsaparilla, Small Spikenard, American Sarsaparilla...
DefinitionSpinach is a superstar among green leafy vegetables. This low-calorie food is full of nutrients that are good for your body in several ways. From boosting...
DefinitionCnidoscolus aconitifolius also known as Chaya, aka ‘Mayan Tree Spinach’ or ‘Mexican Tree Spinach’, is actually a large fast-growing and productive perennial shrub from the Euphorbiaceae...
DefinitionSpiny gourd / spine gourd/Momordica dioica, commonly known as spiny gourd or spine gourd and also known as bristly balsam pear, prickly carolaho, teasle gourd or kantola, is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae/gourd family....
DefinitionCheilocostus speciosus commonly known as Spiral Ginger, Cane reed, crepe-ginger, crape ginger, Malay ginger, spiral flag, wild- ginger, variegated ginger and costus is an important medicinal and ornamental...
DefinitionSpirulina is blue-green algae with a perfect spiral shape. Actually, spiral shape is the reason for the name Spirulina. It belongs to a cyanobacteria species and...
DefinitionStar jasmine vine (confederate jasmine) is also known as trachelospermum jasminoides in scientific name and Shi Teng in mandarin is a flowering vine which is not...
DefinitionStarflower / Bee Flower/Borage, also known as starflower or bee flower, is a plant harvested mostly for its seeds. It’s an annual plant with coarse, hairy...
DefinitionStellaria media chickweed, also known as the chickenwort and winterweed is an annual flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae. The plant is native to Europe...
DefinitionStereospermum chlorides known as Patala is a medicinal herb that is used for treating health ailments such as rheumatism, infections, inflammation?, and cancer. It is bitter,...
