Plants are useful to use in many ways. Plants provide us with the basic requirements for survival. The most important needs of human beings are food, clothing and shelter. They are fulfilled by plants to a great extent. Plants are the main source of food in the form of cereals, legumes, vegetables, fruits and oil.
Plants provide us with clothing material. Cotton and linen are fiber-producing plants. Cotton is obtained from the hair on the cotton seed coat. These cotton fibers are used to weave clothes. The hemp and jute obtained from the stalk are not only used to make bags, ropes and rugs, but are also used today to make clothing. Flax fiber is also obtained from the stalk and is used as a fine cloth fiber, for example linen, cloth, yarn, canvas, carpet, etc.
All life ultimately depends on plants. If there were no plants, all life on earth would come to an end, because plants produce food, if there is no food to eat, man and animal will starve. Plants also give oxygen. If there is no oxygen, no living thing would survive without breathing. Plants need the right amount of sunlight, air, water, and temperature to grow well.
Since ancient times, plants have been used as medicines. Herbal medicines are prepared solely from plants; these do not cause any side effects compared to the synthetic ones.
Plants that have soft, green, perishable stems are called herbs, for example coriander, mint, spinach, oregano, and fennel, and even the banana plant is a giant herb. Herbs are very small, low-growing plants that live for only a few months. Most herbs add good flavor to food.
The flower, which is a part of the plant, is usually the most beautiful and conspicuous part of the reproductive organ of the plant. The only function of the flower is to produce seed and fruit for reproduction. Flowering plants are grown in homes, gardens, parks, and pathways for their bright colors, beautiful shapes, and sweet smell. Cut flowers are used for interior decoration in homes and restaurants.
The petals of some flowers contain sweet-smelling oil that is used to make perfumes or essences. The most common used are rose, jasmine, kiore and lavender. Clove is also a flower bud that is used to flavor our food.
Different kinds of plants and flowers make our earth green and beautiful. To reap its benefits, you may want to consider growing it in your garden.