Botany and Classification

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  1. 4. Two-part scientific naming system for species
  2. 6. Written records required for GMP compliance
  3. 8. 17th-century herbalist and author of The Complete Herbal
  4. 11. Genus known for immune support
  5. 13. Reduces inflammation
  6. 18. Genus for licorice
  7. 19. Genus for fennel
  8. 20. Reproductive unit of a plant, found inside fruit
  9. 21. Family of St. John’s Wort
  10. 23. Period of renewed interest in science and medicine
  11. 27. Taxonomic rank below class
  12. 30. Genus for chamomile
  13. 31. Genus for mint
  14. 33. Underground plant part that absorbs water and nutrients
  15. 34. Group of related plant genera
  16. 35. Addition of inferior or harmful substances
  17. 36. Relating to drugs and medicines
  18. 37. Reproductive structure of a plant
  19. 42. Female reproductive part of a flower
  20. 43. Relating to present-day practices
  21. 48. Plant structure that supports leaves and transports nutrients
  22. 49. Constituent Chemical compound responsible for a plant’s therapeutic effect
  23. 50. Substance that kills or inhibits microbes
  24. 52. Arrangement of plants into hierarchical groups
  25. 54. System of organizing ranks from broadest to most specific
  26. 55. Process by which plants convert sunlight into energy
  27. 56. Taxonomic rank below division
  28. 57. Process of making products uniform
  29. 59. Male reproductive part of a flower
  30. 60. Act of conforming to rules or standards
  31. 61. Process of determining a plant’s identity
  32. 62. Highest rank in plant classification
  33. 64. Genus for ginger
  34. 66. Degree of excellence in a product
  35. 68. Ginger family, includes turmeric
  36. 70. Chinese Medicine (TCM) Ancient Chinese medical system using herbs
  37. 72. Ancient Egyptian writing material
  38. 73. Ancient Greek physician and author of De Materia Medica
  39. 74. Based on long-established practices
  40. 75. Uniformity in quality and composition
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  1. 1. Scientific study of plants
  2. 2. Legume family, includes peas and beans
  3. 3. Australian plant used for antiseptic purposes
  4. 5. Study of the form and structure of plants
  5. 7. Taxonomic rank below kingdom, also known as phylum
  6. 9. Treatment using plant-based remedies
  7. 10. Relating to the healing properties of a plant
  8. 12. Relating to plants used for medicine
  9. 14. Mint family, known for aromatic oils
  10. 15. Detailed document about a specific medicinal plant
  11. 16. Australian regulatory authority for therapeutic goods
  12. 17. Basic unit of classification; group that can interbreed
  13. 22. Genus for rosemary
  14. 24. Ancient Indian system of medicine
  15. 25. Tree Australian plant known for antibacterial properties
  16. 26. Carrot family, includes fennel and coriander
  17. 28. System for naming organisms
  18. 29. Ability to track a product’s history
  19. 32. Substance that prevents oxidation and cell damage
  20. 38. Plant part that develops from the ovary and contains seeds
  21. 39. Often colourful part of a flower that attracts pollinators
  22. 40. Set of standards for quality and safety in manufacturing
  23. 41. Outer part of a flower that protects the bud
  24. 44. Flat, green plant organ where photosynthesis occurs
  25. 45. Group of closely related species
  26. 46. Genus for St. John’s Wort
  27. 47. Medica Collection of herbal monographs
  28. 51. Rule or directive made by an authority
  29. 52. Repeated uniformity in product quality
  30. 53. Unwanted substance in a product
  31. 58. Native peoples with traditional plant knowledge
  32. 63. Condition of being free from harm
  33. 65. Supported by scientific research
  34. 67. Science of classifying organisms
  35. 69. Helps the body resist stressors
  36. 71. Daisy family, includes chamomile and echinacea