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Agriculture.
field of flowers Plant Culture.
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Propagation.
Field Crops.
Vegetables.
Fruit and Fruit Culture.
Flowers and Flower Culture. Ornamental Plants.

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AvocadoThe Avocado is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It is often called an alligator pear due to its shape and the color of its skin. The English word avocado is a corruption of the Spanish word aguacate, which itself was a corruption of the Aztec word ahuacatl ("testicle").
CinnamonCinnamon is a spice known for its pleasant, sweet taste and odor. It comes from the inner bark of branches of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), which is native to the tropical regions of Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and southwestern India.
LicoriceLicorice is a perennial herb in the same family as peas and beans. Licorice roots contain a chemical called glycyrrhizin that is 30-50 times sweeter than sucrose, and it is for this chemical that the plant is grown commercially. Licorice root extract is used as a flavoring in a variety of foods and drinks, including candies.
Sweet PotatoSweet Potato One of the oldest vegetables known to man, the sweet potato is native to Central and South America, where it has been consumed for at least 10,000 years and cultivated for at least 5,000 years. Despite its name, the sweet potato is only very distantly related to the common potato.
PomegranateThe Pomegranate is a decidous shrub that typically grows 12-16 feet high, but can reach heights of up to 30 feet. The fruit (technically a berry) is 2-1/2 to 5 inches in diameter and contains up to 600 seeds, each of which is encased in a pulp that varies from white to deep red or purple in color.
PumpkinsPumpkins are members of the cucumber and squash family. Pumpkins are grown on every continent except Australia, and all fifty of the United States. They are believed to have originated in Central America, with seeds from related plants found in Mexico dating back over 7000 years.
RosemaryRosemary is an evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has been known since ancient times to have medicinal value, with rosemary tea being used to calm stomachs and nerves, relieve headaches, and as a cure for colic.
Macadamia NutsThe Macadamia Nut is a large, round seed that grows on the macadamia tree, a tropical Australian evergreen. Today, Hawaii is the largest producer of macadamia nuts in the world, followed by Australia.
CottonCotton is a natural vegetable fiber of great economic importance as a raw material for cloth and other products. In fact, cotton can be made into more kinds of products -- from diapers to explosives -- than any other fiber.
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