Burdock, a coarse biennial plant that is often a weed. It resembles the thistle, but only the flower head and fruits are prickly.
WHAT'S INSIDE: BOTANY
Botany is a branch of biology focused on the study of plant life. Learn about the science of botany in this section.
- Flowering Plants, Shrubs and Trees
- Fruits
- Grasses
- Herbs & Spices
- Legumes
- Nuts
- Vegetables
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Herbs & Spices
Herbs and spices are used to flavor food. Herbs are plants lacking permanent woody stems and are valued for qualities such as medicinal properties, flavor and scent. Spices are made from vegetative substances such as seeds, roots and barks.
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