much ofthe world. [ ] the romans referred to lettuce as lactuca (lac meaning milk in latin), an allusion to the white substance, now called latex, exuded by cut stems. [ ] this word has become thegenus name, while sativa (meaning "sown" or "cultivated") was added to create the species name. [ ] the...
about jackfruits. this is the largest edible fruit. it is highly nutritious and very beneficial for health. it is a wonder tree. every part of it is useful to mankind. the fruit is eaten, root extracts have medicinal value, furniture is made of its wood and the leaves are fed by the cattle in farms....