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Omega-3 fatty acids
General Description:
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for human health. They play a crucial role in brain function, normal growth and development, and reducing inflammation.
Aroma Description:
Alternative Names:
N-3 fatty acids
Related Plants
Plants related to Omega-3 fatty acids
Flaxseed
Latin Name:
Linum usitatissimum
Description of Appearance:
Flaxseed is a delicate plant with slender stems and blue, pale pink, or white flowers. It produces small, round seeds that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
Common Names:
Flaxseed
Linseed
Flax
Chia
Latin Name:
Salvia hispanica
Description of Appearance:
Salvia hispanica is a flowering plant that grows up to 3 feet tall, with oval-shaped leaves and small purple or white flowers.
Common Names:
Chia
Salba
Mexican chia
Superfood chia
English walnut
Latin Name:
Juglans regia
Description of Appearance:
Juglans regia is a deciduous tree with a broad crown, reaching heights of 50-70 feet. It has pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 leaflets and produces round, green fruit that encloses the edible walnut.
Common Names:
English walnut
Common walnut
Persian walnut
Soy plant
Latin Name:
Glycine max
Description of Appearance:
The soy plant is a legume that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has trifoliate leaves and pods containing edible seeds.
Common Names:
Soy plant
Soybean
Glycine max
Canola
Latin Name:
Brassica napus
Description of Appearance:
The Canola plant is a bright yellow flowering plant with smooth, erect stems.
Common Names:
Canola oil plant
Oilseed rape
Rapeseed
Canola
