Mahonia nervosa
Botanical Overview Mahonia nervosa, commonly known as Cascade Oregon grape, is a perennial evergreen shrub in the Berberidaceae family. Native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, it is recognized…
Archives: Herbs
Mahonia aquifolium
Botanical Overview Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon grape, holly grape, or Mahonia, is a member of the Berberidaceae family native to North America, especially the Pacific Northwest, Western United…
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Botanical Overview Pulsatilla vulgaris, commonly known as Pasque flower or European pasqueflower, belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. The plant is native to Europe and parts of Western Asia. Traditionally, the…
Crataegus laevigata
Botanical Overview Crataegus laevigata, commonly known as Midland hawthorn, Woodland hawthorn, or English hawthorn, belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The…
Sambucus ebulus
Botanical Overview Sambucus ebulus (family Adoxaceae), commonly known as Danewort, Dwarf Elder, and European Dwarf Elder, is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The plant’s rhizome, fruit, stem,…
Allium ursinum
Botanical Overview Allium ursinum, commonly known as Bear’s garlic, Ramsons, or Wild garlic, belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and parts of North Africa.…
Artemisia dracunculus
Botanical Overview Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as Tarragon or Estragon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Native to…
Filipendula vulgaris
Botanical Overview Filipendula vulgaris, commonly known as Dropwort or Queen of the Meadow, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to Europe and parts of Western and Temperate Asia,…
Stachys sylvatica
Botanical Overview Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as Hedge woundwort, Hedge nettle, or Wood betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this perennial herb’s…
Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus)
Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus), commonly known as cranberry, large cranberry, or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The harvested part used medicinally is the fruit. It is native…