Leaves of _ are used to cure cough and cold in horses.
Correct answer: C. Bamboo
- A. Glycyrrhiza glabra
- B. Cassia alata
- C. Bamboo
- D. Both bamboo and Glycyrrhiza glabra
Explanation
Bambusa (Bamboo) are used as building material for the thatching huts, making boats, carts, pipes etc. and the split stem are woven into mats, baskets, fans, hats, course umbrella. Leaves are also given to horses as a cure of cough and cold etc. Certain grasses yield aromatic oils, e.g. Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) which yield lemon grass oils used in perfumes and soap industry and for making infusions. Some species of the grasses are used in making papers.
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