VANILLA

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Vanilla belongs to the Orchidaceae family of Plant Kingdom. About 110 species of Vanilla are reported, of which, three are commercially cultivated. They are Vanilla planifolia Andrews,Vanilla pompona Schiede ( West Indian Vanilla) and Vanilla tahitensis J.W.Moore ( Tahitian Vanilla).

Vanilla planifolia Andrews is the most popular cultivated variety and same is the case in India also. It is a herbaceous perennial vine, climbing up trees or other supports.

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