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===Plant (vegetation)=== |
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A '''plant''' is a woody or |
A '''plant''' is a woody or fibrous thing, that undergoes photosynthesis. |
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Plants were useful to [[medieval]] people as: |
Plants were useful to [[medieval]] people as: |
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*[[medicine]]s |
*[[medicine]]s |
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*ingredients for [[perfume]]s, [[cosmetics]] and [[bleach]]ing and [[colour]]ing agents |
*ingredients for [[perfume]]s, [[cosmetics]] and [[bleach]]ing and [[colour]]ing agents |
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===Plant (brewing)=== |
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When making ginger beer, the starting culture of ginger, sugar and yeast is known as the '''plant'''. |
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==Types of Plants== |
==Types of Plants== |
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Revision as of 14:03, 10 February 2005
Plant (vegetation)
A plant is a woody or fibrous thing, that undergoes photosynthesis.
Plants were useful to medieval people as:
- foodstuffs, herbs and spices
- dyestuffs and paints
- source of wood for woodworking and combustion
- source of fibres
- medicines
- ingredients for perfumes, cosmetics and bleaching and colouring agents
Plant (brewing)
When making ginger beer, the starting culture of ginger, sugar and yeast is known as the plant.
Types of Plants
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