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Beverages: Tea and Coffee | Economic Botany

In this article we will discuss about the two most commonly found beverages that are found in India. 1. Tea (Hindi – Cha or Chat): Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis (L). O. Kuntze (Syn. Thea sinensis L.) Family: Theaceae 1. It is the most common non-alcoholic beverage, used by more than one-half of the world's population. 2. It is obtained from [...]

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5 Main Types of Fumitories and Masticatories

The following points highlight the five main types of fumitories and masticatories. The types are: 1. Betel 2. Tobacco 3. Bidi 4. Cigarette 5. Prepared Betel. Type # 1. Betel (Paan): Botanical Name: Piper betle Family: Piperaceae 1. Crores of the people in the world use this masticatory. 2. These are the leaves of Piper betel, a climbing shrub. 3. [...]

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Sissoo, Sal and Teak Woods | Economic Botany

The followings points highlight the three main types of wood. The types are: 1. Sissoo 2. Sal 3. Teak. Type # 1. Sissoo (Hindi – Shisham): Botanical Name: Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Family: Papilionaceae 1. A large-sized tree planted along roadsides for shade and for its precious wood. 2. It ranks amongst the finest Indian woods used for cabinet and furniture works. [...]

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