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Name the plants whose leaves, as well as roots, are useful.


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Carrots

  1. The botanical name of the carrot is Daucus carota.
  2. The most widely used edible part of the carrot plant is the roots.
  3. The leaves of the carrot plant are just as useful as the roots.
  4. Due to the presence of β-carotene, the root is orange-red.
  5. The roots contain high levels of vitamins K and B6.
  6. Although some animals eat the leaves, it is thought that humans should not consume them.
  7. The main purposes of roots are to store food, anchor the plant in the soil, provide physical support for the stem, and absorb nutrients and moisture.
  8. In many regions of the world, carrot leaves are also used as food.
  9. Carrot's subterranean stem and leaves are packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
  10. Additionally, they are abundant in beta-carotene and vitamin A.
  11. Both calcium and vitamin K, which are found in carrots, are crucial for healthy bones.

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