Plant Identification and Classification

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Aconit is a ______ also known scientifically as Aconitum napellus.

plant

Belladone, or Atropa belladonna, is identified by its ______ and fruit.

leaves

Datura stramonium, known as Datura, features both ______ and fruit.

leaves

Laurier sauce, or Laurus nobilis, is part of the ______ family.

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Prunus laurocerasus, also called Laurier-cerise, is characterized by its ______.

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Marronnier d'Inde, recognized as Aesculus hippocastanum, is known for its ______ and belongs to the Hippocastanacées.

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Ricin, scientifically named Ricinus communis, is part of the Euphorbiacées family and is recognized by its ______.

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Vératre, or Veratrum album, falls under the family ______ and is identified by its root.

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Gentiane jaune, scientifically known as Gentiana lutea, is part of the family ______ and is known for its root.

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Agar-agar is a polysaccharide derived from Gelidium spp., which belongs to the ______ family.

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Fucus, referred to as varech, scientifically known as Fucus vesiculosus, is part of the ______ family and is known for its thalle.

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Théier, identified as Camellia sinensis, is part of the ______ family and is known for its leaf.

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Caféier, known as Coffea spp., belongs to the Rubiacées family and is characterized by its ______.

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Cacaoyer, which is known as Theobroma cacao, is part of the family ______ and is characterized by its seeds.

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Aubépine, also called Crataegus monogyna, is known for its ______ and leaves and is part of the Rosacées family.

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Tilleul, namely species like Tilia cordata and T. platyphyllos, is part of the ______ family and is known for its inflorescence.

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Valériane, recognized as Valeriana officinalis, is part of the ______ family and is known for its underground parts.

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Verveine odorante, or Aloysia citriodora, is characterized by its ______ and belongs to the Verbénacées family.

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Mélisse, identified as Melissa officinalis, is part of the ______ family and is characterized by its leaf.

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Menthe poivrée, scientifically known as Mentha x piperita, is characterized by its ______ and belongs to the Lamiacées family.

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Arnica montana, also known as Arnica, is part of the Asteracées family and is characterized by its ______.

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Souci, scientifically called Calendula officinalis, is part of the family ______ and is identified by its flower.

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Gentiane jaune, also known as Gentiana lutea,is part of the ______ family and is known for its root.

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Réglisse, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is found in the ______ family and is valued for its underground parts.

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Reine des prés, known scientifically as Filipendula ulmaria, is classified under the Rosacées family and is distinguished by its ______.

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Anis vert, or Pimpinella anisum, is part of the ______ family and is characterized by its fruit.

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Badiane de Chine, which is Illicium verum, belongs to the Magnoliacées family and recognized by its ______.

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Cannelle (de Ceylan), known scientifically as Cinnamomum verum, belongs to the ______ family and known for its bark.

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Eucalyptus, known scientifically as Eucalyptus globulus, is part of the Myrtacées family and is characterized by its ______.

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Giroflier, recognized as Syzygium aromaticum, is part of the ______ family and is known for its floral button.

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Lavande, called Lavandula angustifolia, is characterized by its ______ and belongs to the Lamiacées family.

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Thym, known scientifically as Thymus vulgaris, is part of the ______ family and is identified by its leaves and flowers.

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The ______ of Atropa belladonna are toxic, classifying it as a dangerous plant.

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The root of Aconitum napellus, or ______, is used in some traditional medicines.

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Cinnamomum verum, or ______, is prized for its bark that is used as a popular spice.

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Flashcards

Aconit

Toxic plant also known as wolfsbane. Belongs to the Renonculacées family. The root is the most toxic part.

Belladone

Highly toxic plant, also known as deadly nightshade, from the Solanacées family. Both leaves and fruit are poisonous.

Datura

Toxic plant from the Solanacées family, known for its hallucinogenic properties. Both leaves and fruit are poisonous.

Laurier-cerise

A toxic species of a plant, from the Rosacées family. The leaves can release cyanide when crushed.

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Laurier sauce

Aromatic plant, from the Lauracées family. Used as a food flavouring, but can be toxic in large amounts due to its eugenol content.

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Marronnier d'Inde

Seed of the plant Aesculus hippocastanum, from the Hippocastanacées family. It contains toxic glycosides.

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Ricin

Seeds from the Ricinus communis plant, family Euphorbiacées, containing the toxin ricin.

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Gentiane jaune

Plant from the Gentianacées family. Its yellow root has medicinal uses.

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Vératre

A toxic plant, from the Mélanthiacées family; all parts of the plant are poisonous.

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Agar-agar

A polysaccharide extracted from Gelidium spp., belonging to the Rhodophycées family, widely used as a gelling agent.

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Fucus

A brown alga from the Fucacées family, known for its high iodine content and use in traditional medicine.

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Théier

Plant species: Camellia sinensis(Theaceae family). Leaves are dried and processed to make tea.

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Caféier

Seeds of Coffea species belonging to the Rubiaceae family; it is a stimulating beverage.

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Cacaoyer

Plant species: Theobroma cacao(family Sterculiaceae). The seed (bean) is processed to produce chocolate.

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Aubépine

The flowers and leaves of Crataegus monogyna, from the Rosacées family, used for cardiac health.

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Tilleul

Inflorescence of Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos. Plant family: Tiliacées. Use for relaxation and sleep.

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Valériane

Subterranean part of Valeriana officinalis, belonging to the Valérianacées family, used for relaxation and sleep.

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Verveine odorante

The leaves of Aloysia citriodora, from the Verbénacées family; has lemon scent and used in herbal teas.

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Mélisse

Plant species: Melissa officinalis(plant family: Lamiacées), used for calming and antiviral properties.

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Menthe poivrée

Plant species: Mentha x piperita, family: Lamiacées. Used for digestive and cooling.

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Arnica

Capitule floral of Arnica montana, from the Astéracées family, used for topical anti-inflammatory purposes.

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Souci

Capitule floral of Calendula officinalis, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Used for skin-healing purposes.

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Réglisse

Root of plant species: Glycyrrhiza glabra (Fabaceae). Is used for flavoring and medicinal purposes.

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Reine des prés

Flowering summits of Filipendula ulmaria, belongs to the Rosacées family, used for pain relief and anti-inflammatory.

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Anis vert

Apiaceae family. The fruit has a licorice-like flavor. Used as flavoring, digestive aid and breath freshener.

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Badiane de Chine

The fruit of Illicium verum, belongs to the Magnoliacées family, is used as spice and flavoring.

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Cannelle (de Ceylan)

The bark of Cinnamomum verum, from the Lauracées family, used as a spice.

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Eucalyptus

Leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus tree from the Myrtacées family, has medicinal and aromatic properties.

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Giroflier

The unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, also known as the Myrtacées family. Used as spice and medicinal purposes.

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Lavande

The flowers of Lavandula angustifolia (family: Lamiacées). Are highly fragrant and calming.

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Thym

Leaves and flowers of Thymus vulgaris (Lamiacées family). Used mainly as a herb and for medicinal purposes.

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Study Notes

  • This document presents information about various plants, focusing on their identification and classification.
  • Both toxic plants and plants of interest are shown in the document

Toxic Plants

  • Aconit: Aconitum napellus, Renonculacées. The part of the plant shown is the root.
  • Belladone: Atropa belladonna, Solanacées. The parts of the plant shown are the leaf and fruit.
  • Datura: Datura stramonium, Solanacées. The parts of the plant shown are the leaf and fruit.
  • Laurier-cerise: Prunus laurocerasus, Rosacées, featuring the leaf.
  • Laurier sauce: Laurus nobilis, Lauracées.
  • Marronnier d'Inde: Aesculus hippocastanum, Hippocastanacées. The part of the plant shown is the seed.
  • Châtaignes are also shown
  • Ricin: Ricinus communis, Euphorbiacées. The part of the plant shown are the seeds.
  • Gentiane jaune : Gentiana lutea, Gentianacées. The part of the plant shown is the root.
  • Vératre: Veratrum album, Mélanthiacées. The part of the plant shown is the root.

Plants of Interest

  • Agar-agar = gélose: Gelidium spp., Rhodophycées, polysaccharide.
  • Fucus = varech: Fucus vesiculosus, Fucacées, thalle.
  • Théier: Camellia sinensis, Théacées, feuille.
  • Caféier: Coffea spp., Rubiacées, graine.
  • Cacaoyer: Theobroma cacao, Sterculiacées, graine (fève).
  • Aubépine: Crataegus monogyna, Rosacées, fleurs et feuilles.
  • Tilleul: Tilia cordata et T. platyphyllos, Tiliacées, inflorescence.
  • Valériane: Valeriana officinalis, Valérianacées, partie souterraine.
  • Verveine odorante: Aloysia citriodora, Verbénacées, feuille.
  • Mélisse: Melissa officinalis, Lamiacées, feuille.
  • Menthe poivrée: Mentha x piperita, Lamiacées, feuille.
  • Arnica: Arnica montana, Astéracées, capitule floral.
  • Souci: Calendula officinalis, Astéracées, capitule floral.
  • Gentiane jaune: Gentiana lutea, Gentianacées, racine.
  • Réglisse: Glycyrrhiza glabra, Fabacées, partie souterraine.
  • Reine des prés: Filipendula ulmaria, Rosacées, sommités fleuries.
  • Anis vert: Pimpinella anisum, Apiacées, fruit.
  • Badiane de Chine: Illicium verum, Magnoliacées, fruit.
  • Cannelle (de Ceylan): Cinnamomum verum, Lauracées, écorce.
  • Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus globulus, Myrtacées, feuille.
  • Giroflier: Syzygium aromaticum, Myrtacées, bouton floral, also known as "clou de girofle".
  • Lavande: Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiacées, fleur.
  • Thym: Thymus vulgaris, Lamiacées, feuille ± fleur.

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