GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is scientific name of “Guava"?
A
Psidium guava
B
Pyrus malus
C
Ananus sativus
D
Lycopersican esculentum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main traditional use known is as an anti-diarrhoeal. Other reported uses include gastroenteritis, dysentery, stomach, antibacterial colic pathogenic germs of the intestine. Its medicinal usage has been reported in indigenous system of medicines in America more than elsewhere. Psidium guajava Linn.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three different types of guava, red and pink-fleshed, white-fleshed, and yellow-fleshed. Of these three types, only two grow well in Florida: red and pink-fleshed and white-fleshed. Within these types of guava, the best varieties to grow in Florida are Mexican Cream, Homestead, and Red Indian.

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