Category: Plants and Crops

Balsam plant, also called Impatiens balsamina, spotted snapweed, touch-me-not, garden balsam, or rose balsam is a simple herbaceous flowering plant. Balsam plant leaves and seeds are the most useful parts of the plant. however, the plant leaves can be poisonous Read more…

What is Vegetative propagation? Vegetative propagation is an asexual means of reproduction in plants, whereby gametic cells are not involved in this process. Vegetative propagation occurs when a new plant grows from any portion of an old one other than Read more…

What is Fenugreek? Fenugreek is an annual plant and herb that has been in use for millennia. Fenugreek belongs to the family Fabaceae and the scientific name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Since ancient times, fenugreek is grown and used both as Read more…

Sexual reproduction in plants is when the male and the female gametes fused to produce a new plant. There are advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction in plants. As we’ve discussed the advantages of sexual reproduction in our Read more…

Waterleaf, the scientific name Talinum fruticosum or Talinum triangulare is an herbaceous plant. It possibly originated from Central Africa or South America. Waterleaf belongs to the Family – Portulacaceae, and it’s a perennial plant.   Waterleaf Cultivation Waterleaf is grown Read more…