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DefinitionThe yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a species of perennial daisy traditionally grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots. Their texture and flavor are very similar to jícama, mainly...
DefinitionYardlong Bean/The asparagus bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) is a legume cultivated for its edible green pods containing immature seeds, like the green bean.[rx] It is also known as yardlong bean, pea bean, long-podded cowpea, Chinese...
DefinitionYarrow essential oil is derived by steam distillation of flowers and leaves of the yarrow plant which is used for various therapeutic applications. Botanically, the Yarrow...
DefinitionThe Yautia is one of the healthiest vegetable cultivated in many regions throughout the world with numerous health advantages. The scientific name of Yautia is Xanthosoma...
DefinitionYaws is a bacterial? infection? caused by Treponema pallidum pertenue, a subspecies of the bacterium that also causes syphilis. It primarily affects skin, bones, and cartilage?,...
DefinitionYaws and parangi are infectious diseases caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. They primarily affect the skin, bones, and joints, and understanding their definitions, causes,...
DefinitionYellow Archangel is scientifically known as golden dead nettle or yellow archangel, is a stoloniferous spreading perennial of mint family having opposite leaves and square stems...
DefinitionYellow birch scientifically known as Betula alleghaniensis is an aromatic, medium-sized tree belonging to the Birch Family (Betulaceae). As a member of the Birch Family, it...
DefinitionDocks are known as Rumex Crispus and it is mostly known in its root which contains many health benefits. It is also categorized as the health...
DefinitionYellow Dragonfruit/Selenicereus megalanthus, synonym Hylocereus megalanthus, is a cactus species in the genus Selenicereus that is native to northern South America, where it is known, along with its fruit, by the name of pitahaya. The species...
DefinitionYellow Durian/The durian is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognized Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit, with...
