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The origin of the turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) is a bit of a mystery

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 INTRODUCTION: The origin of the turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) is a bit of a mystery.  It likely once grew wild across Europe and Asia, and it was an important agricultural crop by the time of the Romans . In the first century BCE, Pliny the Elder regarded the turnip as one of the most important vegetables of his time. What is a turnip in Old English? The Old English word neep – a name now only seen in Scotland alongside tatties and haggis – goes back to at least the 10th century, but turnip (“ turn-neep ”) is only about 500 years old. Historically, the word “turnip” didn't only refer to the round purple root, but root vegetables of various shapes, colours and sizes. What are turnips called in India? Here's everything you need to know about the very popular winter vegetable, turnip which is also called shalgam! Article Link: https://www.sanjeevkapoor. com/Articles/Turn-your-winter-fabulous-with-fresh- turnips. html. My family loves shaljam bhaji and shaljam palak gosht. Wha...

Simran was born as Rishibala Naval on 4 April 1976 to Punjabi parents in Mumbai.

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 INTRODUCTION: Simran was  born as Rishibala Naval on 4 April 1976 to Punjabi parents in Mumbai . Simran has two younger sisters, former film actress Monal and Jyothi Anand, and a younger brother, Sumeet Naval. She was educated at St. Anthony's High School, Versova, Mumbai. What does Simran mean in English? The name Simran is a boy's name of Indian origin that means  "remembrance" or "contemplation."  It is derived from the Sanskrit words "smr" which means "to remember" and "ran" which means "essence" or "substance." People named Simran are often described as being kind, compassionate, and intelligent. Is Simran a real name? The name Simran traces its origins back to ancient India, specifically the Punjabi region . Derived from the Sanskrit word smaraa, meaning remembrance or meditation, Simran embodies the age-old spiritual practice of focusing one's mind on the divine. What is the importance of Simran? ...

Lycodon aulicus, commonly known as the Indian wolf snake or common wolf snake,

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 INTRODUCTION: Lycodon aulicus, commonly known as the Indian wolf snake or common wolf snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.  Early naturalists have suggested its resemblance to the venomous common krait as an instance of Batesian mimicry . Is a wolf snake harmful? The Common wolf snake is non-venomous.  Even when they do bite humans, the impact is usually not harmful . Most bites result in pain and swelling, and do not result in any serious harm. It is quite a nervous snake when picked up or handled and will not hesitate to bite. How do you identify a wolf snake? Can easily be distinguished : Wolf snakes have  broader & flatter heads, slightly thicker bands . Usually brown or grey, but a few can be black like kraits. Most importantly, Wolf snakes DO NOT have large hexagonal vertebral scales along it's back like kraits. Can a wolf snake swim? Wolf snakes are nocturnal, terrestrial, semi-arboreal and fossorial (burrowing)...