Stevia is a special plant from Paraguay known for its sweet leaves. It's small, with green leaves and pretty white flowers. The leaves taste super sweet and a bit like herbs. They're much sweeter than regular sugar. Stevia is great if you're trying to eat fewer carbs or sugars because it has no calories and won't make your blood sugar go up. It's way better for you than fake sweeteners made in labs.

• Appearance: Small plant with green leaves and pretty white flowers.
• Taste: Really sweet with a hint of herbs.
• Health Benefits: No calories; won't make your blood sugar go up; good for low-carb or low-sugar diets.
• Growing and Harvesting: Stevia grows well in warm climates with lots of sunlight. You can grow it in your garden or in a pot. When the leaves are big enough, you can pick them and make sweet liquid from them.