Pecan
Pecan English name: Pecan Scientific name: Carya illinoensis Wang. Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fagales Family Juglandaceae Genus Carya Species illinoensis
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Hottest chili
Hottest chili (Trinidad moruga scorpion) Scientific name: Capsicum chinense Jack. Bangla/local name: Not known Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom :Plantae Division :Magnoliophyta Class :Magnoliopsida Subclass :Asterdae Order :Solanales Family :Solanaceae Genus : Capsicum Species : C. chinense Economic Importance Used as sices
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Celery Scientific name: Apium graveoliens L. Local name: ‘Not known’ Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Apiaceae Genus Apium Species A. graveoliens Economic Importance Used as spices, stem and roots are used as vegetables
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Bay leaf/Indian bay leaf Scientific name: Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & Eberm. Local name: ‘Tejpata’ Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Laurales Family Lauraceae Genus Cinnamomum Species C. tamala Economic Importance Dried leaves are used as flavoring agent The leaves have medicinal properties The bark is also sometimes used […]
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Dill Scientific name: Anethum graveolens L. Local name: Not known Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Apiaceae Genus Anethum Species A. graveolens Economic Importance It is widely used as spices in soup, sauces and other food preparation
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Rosemary Scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis L. Local name: Not known Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lamiaceae Genus Rosmarinus Species R. officinalis Economic Importance Used as flavor of various foods, such as stuffing and roast meats.
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Star Anise Scientific name: Illicium verum Hook. Local name: Not known Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Austrobaileyales Family Schisandraceae Genus Illicium Species I. verum Economic Importance Carpel and seeds are used for spices The aromatic odor and pleasant taste is due to the presence of volatile oil It […]
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Laurel Scientific name: Laurus nobilis L. Local name: Not known Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Laurales Family Lauraceae Genus Laurus Species L. nobilis Economic Importance Used as herbal medicine and spices Aromatic leaves are used in sauce Dried laurel berries and pressed leaf oil can both be used as robust spices.
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Basil Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum L. Local name: তুলশী (‘Tulshi’) Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1988) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lamiaceae Genus Ocimum Species O. basilicum Botanical Description of Basil Habit: Erect, pilose annual herb Root: Tap root system Stem: The stem is about 6 mm diameter, much branched, light green to dark purple. Leaf: […]
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Olive Scientific name: Olea europea Common name: ‘Joytun’ Taxonomic Position According to Cronquist (1981) Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Oleaceae Genus Olea Species O. europea Botanical Description of Olive Habit: Is a large shrub in its native form, ever green perennial tree. Root: Tap root system Stem: Medium sized […]
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