The following points highlight the top four types of nuts. The types are: 1. Coconut 2. Cashew Nut 3. Walnut 4. Almond. Type # 1. Coconut (Hindi – Nariyal): Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera L. Family: Paltnae or Arecaceae 1. Because of its many uses coconut tree in India is called Kalpa Vriksh, i.e., tree of heavens. 2. Fruit of the [...]
The following points highlight the five main types of oil plants. The types are: 1. Castor Seed 2. Yellow Sarson 3. Sesame 4. Eucalyptus Oil 5. Peppermint. Type # 1. Castor Seed or Castor Bean (Hindi – Arandi): Botanical Name: Ricinus communis L. Family: Eupborbiaceae 1. These are the seeds of Ricinus communis, a member of family Euphcrbiaceae. 2. Plant [...]
The following points highlight the five main types of fibre plants. The types are: 1. Cotton 2. Jute 3. Sunnhemp 4. Hemp 5. Flax. Type # 1. Cotton: Botanical Names: Gossypium sp. (G. arboreum, G. barbadense, G. berbaceum and G. hirsutum). Family: Malvaceae. 1. It is the chief fibre plant which supplies more than 70% of the world consumption of [...]