Plants that start with K

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.

The kernel is the inner part of a nut or seed. It is also used to mean the small, important part inside a larger thing.

The picture is of popcorn kernels.

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

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.