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A '''plant''' is a woody or fibrous thing, that undergoes photosynthesis. |
A '''plant''' is a woody or fibrous thing, that undergoes photosynthesis. |
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*ingredients for [[perfume]]s, [[cosmetics]] and [[bleach]]ing and [[colour]]ing agents |
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===Types of Plants=== |
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==Types of Plants== |
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* [[herb]]s |
* [[herb]]s |
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* [[vegetable]]s |
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* [[fungi]] |
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* [[mould]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 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
Types of Plants
See also:
Plant (brewing)
When making ginger beer, the starting culture of ginger, sugar and yeast is known as the plant.
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