Plant/Animal Information

A compendium of plant and animals information. It includes how to cultivate them as you select what you want to grow in your garden and farm

Chaya

Chaya (Origin, Health Benefits And How To Grow)

Origin Of Chaya Chaya or tree spinach is botanically known as Cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Chaya originated in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It is a fast-growing perennial plant with succulent stems that bring out white latex sap when cut. It is similar to spinach and commonly cooked as a vegetable in some areas. They  can grow […]

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Cassava (Origin, Health Benefits and How to Grow)

Origin Of Cassava Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an annual crop cultivated mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a woody shrub plant and one of the major sources of carbohydrates. Cassava is a tuberous root plant consumed mostly in its boiled form.  Cassava is common to Nigerians in West Africa. It can be processed

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Pepper ( Nutrients and Health Benefits)

Preferred Botanical name: Capsicum Annum. Preferred Common Name: Bell pepper or sweet pepper. Local common names; Ibibio: Ntuen, Ntokon. Yoruba: Atarodo Igbo: Ose Hausa: Barkono International common names; English: Bell pepper, Chilli pepper, etc. Spanish: Chile dulce, pimento etc. Origin Of Pepper Pepper or Bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper with capsicum annum’s botanical

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Avocado Pear (Origin, Nutrients, Medical Benefits and How to Grow)

The Avocado Pear is very popular and can identified with different names which include: Preferred Botanical Name: Persea Americana Preferred Common Name: Avocado pear Local Common Name: Ibibio: Eben Mbakara , among others  About Avocado Pear Persea Americana is the botanical name of avocado pear. It is a perennial plant believed to have originated in

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Banana

Banana (Origin, Nutrients. Medical Properties and How to Grow)

Banana can be addressed by its: Preferred Botanical Name: Musa Acuminata Preferred Common Name: Banana Local Common Name:  Ibibio: Mburo  Yoruba: Ogede It also have different names according to the tribes and language Origin Of Banana Musa Acuminata, commonly known as banana, is a large herbaceous flowering plant in the genus Musa.  Bananas are indigenous

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