Chionanthus virginicus
Botanical Overview Chionanthus virginicus, commonly known as Fringe tree, Grancy graybeard, Old man’s beard, and Virginian fringetree, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The plant is native to the Eastern and…
Archives: Herbs
Eupatorium purpureum
Botanical Overview Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Joe-Pye weed or Spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eastern North America, especially the…
Drosera rotundifolia
Botanical Overview Drosera rotundifolia, commonly known as Common sundew or Round-leaved sundew, is a member of the Droseraceae family. This insectivorous herb grows in boggy and marshy regions across Europe,…
Ononis spinosa
Botanical Overview Ononis spinosa, commonly known as Restharrow or Spiny restharrow, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and Western…
Arctium lappa
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The…
Angelica archangelica
Botanical Overview Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Angelica, Garden angelica, or Wild celery, is a tall biennial plant of the Apiaceae family. Native to northern and central Europe including Scandinavia…
Tilia cordata
Botanical Overview Tilia cordata, commonly known as Small-leaved lime, Linden, Lime tree, or Littleleaf linden, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The plant parts traditionally used include the flowers, leaves, bark,…
Cnicus benedictus
Botanical Overview Cnicus benedictus, commonly known as Blessed Thistle, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The aerial…
Artemisia vulgaris
Botanical Overview Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as Mugwort or Common Mugwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant’s leaf and flower…
Prunus serotina
Botanical Overview Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry or Wild Black Cherry, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to North America, especially the eastern United States and…