Thinkers Keys - A-Z Alphabet Key #PlantNames

Challenge yourself to find a plant for each letter of the alphabet. For the second column, please insert an image of the plant and in the third column, please identify the purpose of the plant.

Is it edible? Is it used for medicinal purposes only? Is it used for cosmetics? Decoration/display purposes? Is it used to help with construction? OR CAN IT BE USED FOR ALL?

Name of the Plant

Image of the plant

Purpose

A: Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is used for drinks and medical things like burn treatment Prevents and heals stretch marks

B: Begonia

Begonias are native to tropical climates. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates; it is used for decoration.

C:  Cabbage

Cabbage is a vegetable that you can put in your salad and it is great for weight loss.

D:  Daffodils

affodil is a plant. The bulb, leaf, and flower are used to make medicine.

E:  Elm

Elm wood is used in constructing boats and farm buildings because it is durable underwater, it is also used for furniture.

F:  Frangipani 

It is well-known for its hydrating properties, since it heals dry and cracked skin and keeps it moisturized.

G:  Gardenia

 

Gardenia bears fruit which can be used as a natural dye for textiles.

H: Holly

 Swelling, water retention, and chest congestion

I: Inula

Inula Is used as a Scent and as Tea.

J:Jasmine

Jasmine oil is a type of essential oil delivered from the plant. From Jasmine’s flowers you can make medicines.

K: Kauri

The gum of the tree began to be used to make chewing gum, varnishes and other products that were resinlike in nature.

L: Lotus

The lotus has been historically used for medicinal purposes such as a pain reliever and for alleviating muscle spasms.

M: Mahogany

Wood of the mahogany tree is prized because of its fine texture and beautiful color. Mahogany is often used for the manufacture of furniture, music instruments, cabinets and for interior work.

N: New Zealand Flax

The Maori used flax to make rope, fishing nets, baskets, sandals, mats, and many other things.

O: Oak Tree

Oak wood is regarded as the most durable and is used for furniture production.

P: Pine

The wood of pine trees is used in the manufacture of paneling, window frames, floors, roofing, and furniture.

Q: quercus Robur

 It's frequently used to build household furniture because of its strength, durability and stunning grain appearance. It’s often used around the house for doors, chairs, tables and even floors.

R: Rose

Their lovely aroma is a popular floral scent, and is even used in many women's perfumes.

S: Sage


Sage is used as a Herb or a spice.

T: Tulip

Tulip petals are edible and can be used in place of onions in many recipes.

U: Uva Ursi

It’s known to reduce bacteria in the urine and also increase urine flow. It also seems to reduce swelling.

V: Violet

It’s  used internally as a blood cleanser, respiratory remedy, and lymphatic stimulan.

W: Watermelon

Watermelons are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that’s been shown to reduce the risk of several types of cancers, including prostate, lung, and stomach.

X: X Petchoa

X Petchoa Can be used as decoration.

Y: Yarrow

Yarrow can be used as a Herb or Medicine.

Z: Zinnia

Zinnia has a good smell for Perfume.