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Botany Basics
What is Life in Biology
The question arises, what is Life in Biology? How to define Life? Before defining life, lets define Biology. What is…
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Branches of Botany
Botany is a branch of science that deals with the study of plants and the processes occurring in a plant…
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Alternation of Generation in Plants (Metagenesis)
The kingdom Plantae has a characteristic feature in its life cycle. All the members of this kingdom have a definite…
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Plants
Abelia X Grandiflora (Glossy Abelia)
Overview Abelia X Grandiflora is a hybrid cross between Abelia Chinensis and Abelia Uniflora. First developed in Italy, this plant…
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Plants
Plantago Ovata
Overview & Introduction Plantago ovata (psyllium or dessert Indian wheat) is a small annual herb. It is cultivated worldwide due…
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Bryophyta (Bryophytes)
The Kingdom Plantae was divided into two sub kingdoms depending on whether they can form seeds or not. The two…
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Phanerogams (Phanerogamae)
Phanerogams are seed bearing plants. These are most advanced plants. The word Phanerogams (or Phanerogamae) is made up of two…
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Cryptogams (Cryptogamae)
The word ‘Cryptogams (Cryptogamae)’ means hidden reproduction. It is made up of two Greek words “KRYPTOS” which means concealed and…
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Kingdom Plantae (Plant Kingdom)
All the green, lovely, static and most commonly seen living organisms in the surrounding are the plants. These have diverse…
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Plants
Centella Asiatica
Quick Review Botanical NameCentella asiaticaCommon NameGotu Kola, Asiatic Pennywort, Spade leafMajor GroupAngiospermsFamilyApiaceaeGenusCentellaSpeciesCentella asiatica (L.) Urb.Legal StatusNone knownKnown HazardsNone known Synonyms…
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