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Garden cress ( Lepidium sativum ) is a plant species in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall, featuring numerous branches in its upper section and a green appearance. Its small, elliptical flowers—ranging in color from white to bright red—measure 2 mm in diameter and grow in branched clusters. The seeds are enclosed within a covering. L. sativum is widely cultivated, both on a mass scale and by individuals, using methods such as hydroponics or growth in slightly alkaline water. When consumed raw, this species is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as various dietary minerals. The shoots are typically harvested 1–2 weeks after planting, when they reach a height of 5–13 cm. Known for its sharp, pungent flavor, the plant is often added to soups, sandwiches, salads, boiled eggs, and mayonnaise. It is also consumed in the form of sprouts, while its seed pods—whether fresh or dried—are used as a piquant seasoning. Medicinally, the plant has been used ...

Granadilla ( Passiflora quadrangularis ) is a plant species in the Passifloraceae family. It is an herbaceous or shrubby vine with slender, long, and flexible stems that are quadrangular (four-sided) in cross-section, featuring spiral-shaped tendrils. The fruit is oblong, reaching 20 cm in length and 15 cm in diameter, with a weight of 3–5 kg. Inside, the fruit contains a cavity filled with numerous seeds. When ripe, the fruit has a fragrant aroma and a pleasant taste. It is rarely eaten on its own; instead, the flesh is typically cut into pieces and used in syrups, fruit cocktails, or juices. The leaves are used medicinally to treat high blood pressure and diabetes. TAXON Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Subphylum: Angiospermae Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Passifloraceae Subfamily: Passifloroideae Tribe: Passifloreae Genus: Passiflora L. First published in Sp. Pl.: 955 (1753) Subgenus: Passiflora Section: Quadrangulares Species: Passiflora quadrangularis L. i...

Caraway ( Carum carvi ) is a plant species in the Apiaceae family. It is an herbaceous plant, reaching a height of 20–30 cm, with delicate, feathery leaves composed of thin, thread-like segments. The flowering stems grow to 30–60 cm tall, bearing small white or bright red flowers arranged in compound inflorescences known as umbels. Each umbel consists of 5–16 flower stalks, measuring 1–6 cm in length. C. carvi produces fruits—informally referred to as "seeds"—that are crescent-shaped and laterally compressed. They are 3 mm long, feature five pale-colored ridges, and release a distinct, pleasant aroma when crushed. The seeds have a pungent yet sweet flavor, making them a key spice in various culinary dishes. The seeds contain 10% water, 50% carbohydrates, 20% protein, and 15% fat. In a 100-gram serving, the seeds provide 20% or more of the daily value for protein, B vitamins (24–33%), and vitamin C (25%), as well as several dietary minerals—notably iron (125%), phosphorus (8...