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15 Precious Plants

Plants are the very precious part of our earth. Earth is called a green planet because of
the presence of plants. They are also most essential part of the life of all the organisms
living on the earth.

Read the given descriptions and name the following.

1. The branch of this tree is used as a symbol of peace.

2. This tree is sacred to both the Hindus and Buddhists.
3. This is the oldest tree in the world. It is in California. It

ranks among the world’s oldest and largest living things.
4. This plant grows faster than any other plant, nearly a metre
in a day. This plant is also the tallest among the plants of
grass family.

5. This is among the tallest trees in the world found in
Australia. It also has medicinal properties.

6. This plant grows where there is little or no rain. Many of
such plants are protected by prickly spines. They range in
height from a few inches to twenty or thirty feet.

7. These trees don’t produce acorns until they are 50 years
old.

8. The juice of the fruits of this tree makes a refreshing drink
during the summer season.
9. This is the most massive and giant tree in the world that
grows in California.

10. The fruit of this tree is associated with Adam and Eve, the
first ancestors of mankind.

This Corner

The first potatoes are
cultivated in Peru about
7000 years ago.

Clue Corner

a) Bamboo b) Bael c) Apple d) Cactus e) Sequoia
f) Peepal g) Redwood h) Oak i) Olive j) Bristlecone Pine

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