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  1. 6. The scientific name for purple cone flower, the extract of which is commonly used as a herbal remedy.
  2. 7. This berry has a tart blueberry/raspberry flavour and grows easily in the northern climates of Asia, Europe and North America.
  3. 8. This plant, with hollow shoots resembling bamboo, has invaded many areas of Nova Scotia and is extremely resilient. [two words]
  4. 10. The provincial flower of Nova Scotia.
  5. 12. Harvested from early September to October, this type of apple has a distinct sharp flavour and is a well-loved cooking apple in Nova Scotia.
  6. 14. These vegetables are harvested in the spring before they unfurl and become the fronds of ferns.
  7. 15. The scientific name for the beach grass that lines many of the beaches along the Nova Scotia coast.
  8. 17. This renewable material can be harvested from the bark of certain oak trees.
  9. 18. This plant is well known for its medicinal purposes and is also known as lily of the desert. [two words]
  10. 19. An agricultural hand tool with a curved blade used for mowing grass or reaping crops, often depicted in the hand of the Grim Reaper.
  11. 20. This flower has two types of seeds; black seeds are used to make oil, while striped seeds are often consumed in seed form.
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  1. 1. This very expensive spice comes from a type of crocus flower.
  2. 2. Onions release a gas containing this element when they are cut which causes eyes to water.
  3. 3. This plant takes its name from the Italian phrase "beautiful woman."
  4. 4. The Balsam Fir Christmas tree capitol of the world is in this Nova Scotia county.
  5. 5. This fruit, high in omega three fatty acids, is sometimes known as the alligator pear due to its outer appearance.
  6. 9. A traditional herb used in Atlantic Canada; it is less bitter than its "winter" counterpart. [two words]
  7. 11. The brightly coloured leaves of this plant commonly associated with Christmas are often mistaken as the "flower."
  8. 13. The common name for the Antirrhinum plant.
  9. 16. These pink, white and purple flowers can be seen along highways and in fields throughout Nova Scotia from June to mid July.