11.   The plant has light green leaves with silver Marks on their upper surfaces.

12.   The plants have a very short, branching stem.

13.   These plants have a strong and firm rhizome from which a very short stalk bearing four to seven leaves develops.

14.   They usually taste bland because they are picked before the plant has the chance to add important sugars and aromas.

15.   This plant has mild antiseptic properties.

16.   Thus the plants have a constant temperature in both leaves and roots.

17.   Usually the plant has its rootstock deeply buried in the mud or tank medium.

18.   The plant has to be misted every day.

19.   The plant has feathery leaves.

20.   These plants have a tendency to grow in the more rural areas.