Plants that start with K

Kis forKale

Kale is a vegetable that is dark green or purple in color. Kale is related to cabbage and has a bitter taste. Kale is very high in nutrients.

Vegetables

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Kis forKangaroo paw

Scientific name: anigozanthos flavidus and other anigozanthos

Kangaroo paw is the common name for a flowering plant from south Western Australia. It copes well with drought, and is a popular garden plant, especially in native Australian gardens. There are a number of newer and prettier varieties that have been bred as the plant becomes domesticated. There are dwarf varieties, but the larger kind can grow up to 1.5m high. It comes in a range of colours from the original oranges and reds to new pink shades.

Plants

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Kis forKelp

Kelp is a kind of seaweed that grows in large forests in shallow oceans. Kelp grows fast, and can grow to be 80-100m tall.

Plants

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Kis forKiwi fruit

Scientific name: actinidia deliciosa

The kiwifruit a type of berry that grows on a vine. It is originally from China and used to be called a Chinese Gooseberry. It has soft green flesh and edible black seeds inside.

Fruit, Plants

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Kis forKohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a kind of cabbage that looks a bit like a turnip. Kohlrabi can be green or purple and has a mild flavor.

Vegetables, Brassicas

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Kis forKomatsuna

Scientific name: Brassica rapa var. perviridis

Komatsuna is a kind of leafy green vegetable. It is also called Japanese mustard spinach or Asian greens. It looks like small, tender leaves and stems. People often use komatsuna in salads, soups, and stir-fry dishes. It is popular in Japan and is sold in many Asian markets. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, and they taste mild and slightly peppery.

Vegetables, Brassicas