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How to Plant Wild Lettuce in Nigeria
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a tall, leafy biennial plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). Often called “opium lettuce,” it is not related to narcotics but is valued for its mild sedative and medicinal properties. When cut, the plant exudes a milky latex known as “lactucarium,” traditionally used as a natural remedy for pain,…
How to Plant Bush or Candle Plant
Bush or Candle Plant (Senna alata), also called Ringworm Bush, is a perennial shrub native to the tropics and commonly found in West Africa, including Nigeria. It is easily recognised by its bright yellow, candle-like flower spikes that stand upright on the shrub, hence the name “Candle Plant.” The plant grows between 2–4 meters tall…
How to Plant Girdle Pod (Mitracarpus scaber)
Girdle pod (Mitracarpus scaber) is a hardy annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It grows naturally in tropical Africa, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean, but is widely found in Nigeria as both a wild weed and a medicinal plant. Despite its modest size, the Girdle pod has earned respect in traditional…
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