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The Benefits and Effects of Lemongrass, and an Introduction to the Lemon-Scented Plant
Lemongrass: In Taiwan, China, during the 40s to 50s of the Republic of China era (1951-1961), it was once cultivated on a large scale to extract lemongrass oil for export trade. At that time, together with peppermint oil and camphor oil, it was one of the important agricultural products that earned foreign exchange for our country. After the 57th year of the Republic of China (1968), due to the development of chemical synthesis technology
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What are the varieties of cauliflower? An introduction to the benefits and effects of broccoli
Broccoli is a perennial overwintering herbaceous plant of the genus Brassica in the crucifer family. Because the part eaten is mainly the flower stalk formed by dense flower buds, it is called broccoli. It originated along the coast of Western Europe and came from a wild variety of cabbage. Its cultivation history is earlier than that of cauliflower. At present
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What does the night-blooming cestrum look like? A detailed introduction to its appearance and characteristics
The night-blooming cestrum (Cestrum nocturnum) has slender, weak branchlets that are hairy and contain milky sap. The leaves are opposite; the blades are broadly ovate, heart-shaped to oblong-ovate, 4-9.5 cm long and 3-8 cm wide, with a short acuminate apex and a deeply heart-shaped base, entire margins, 7-9 palmate veins arising from the base, and hairs on the margins and veins. The umbel-like cymes are axillary
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Introduction to the Growth Habits and Origin Distribution of Iris
[Aliases] Butterfly blue, butterfly flower, iron carrying pole. [Family and genus] Iridaceae, Iris. [Morphology] Rhizome short and thick with many nodes. Plant height 3060 cm. Leaves sword-shaped, 30--50 cm long, 2.5-3.0 cm wide. Flower stems 30-50 cm tall, with 1--2 branches
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How to shape a potted wintersweet? Introduction to common shaping methods
Wintersweet has strong growth vigor, sprouts branches easily, and tolerates pruning, making it suitable for training as a stump bonsai. The common shaping method for the "hanging-branch plum" is as follows: in early spring, plant an old dog-tooth wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox var. grandiflorus) that has a "knot" on the root crown into a pot; when planting, take care to leave part of the "knot" exposed above the pot rim. After planting, cut off all the branches on the upper part of the plant
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How to grow gardenia? An introduction to the correct cultivation methods
Gardenia, also known as zhizi and huangzhizi, is an evergreen shrub in the order Gentianales, family Rubiaceae, genus Gardenia. Gardenia has luxuriant branches and leaves, foliage that stays green all year round, and fragrant, elegant flowers, making it an important ornamental garden plant. Gardenia likes a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and good ventilation, but dislikes intense direct sunlight
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How to propagate passion fruit? A detailed introduction to common propagation methods
Propagation methods for passion fruit
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Introduction to Androsace umbellata (throat grass, white-flowered pearl grass, copper coin grass) and its care
Androsace umbellata (throat grass, white-flowered pearl grass, copper coin grass) Scientific name: androsaceumbellata Family and genus: Primulaceae Morphological characteristics: Perennial herb, the plant body has fine soft hairs, plant height 15~30 cm. Leaves heart-shaped, margins toothed. Flower scapes erect
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How to grow ginger lily? Introduction to and care for butterfly lily, garland flower, and ginger lily
Ginger lily (butterfly lily, garland flower, ginger lily) scientific name: hedychiumcoronarium. Aliases: wild ginger lily, butterfly ginger, garland flower, butterfly flower, white butterfly flower, fragrant snow flower, yehansu, ginger lily, turmeric. Morphological characteristics: underground stems tuberous, creeping horizontally and aromatic, shaped like ginger
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Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) Introduction and Cultivation Management Techniques
Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) Scientific name: fritillariaimperialis Family and genus: Liliaceae, Fritillaria genus Morphological characteristics: Bulb large. Stem upright, leaves ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, entire. Several flowers borne at the top of the plant, corolla bell-shaped, drooping beneath a cluster of leaf-like bracts
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