Consider the following:
1. Camphor
2. Chicory
3. Vanilla
Which of the above is/are plant product(s) ?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid with a strong aroma. It is obtained from the wood of the Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia. Thus, it is a plant product.
2. Chicory is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family, usually with bright blue flowers. Its roots are often baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute or additive. Thus, it is a plant product.
3. Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from pods of the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla (V. planifolia). Thus, it is a plant product.
4. All three (Camphor, Chicory, Vanilla) are plant products.
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