Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Tilia spp. Common Names: Linden, Lime Tree, Basswood Description: Linden is a deciduous tree belonging to the Tiliaceae family. Widely distributed in temperate regions, it is known for its fragrant flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Linden has a history of use in traditional medicine and is valued…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Crataegus spp. Common Names: Hawthorn, Maythorn, Whitethorn Description: Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or small tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. With various species found worldwide, it is characterized by its serrated leaves, clusters of fragrant flowers, and small red berries (haws) that appear in late…

Botanical Description:Black Haw, scientifically known as Viburnum prunifolium, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It belongs to the Adoxaceae family and is characterized by its upright growth habit, reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet. The plant features opposite, serrated leaves that are ovate to elliptical in…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Lonicera japonica Common Names: Honeysuckle, Japanese Honeysuckle Description: Honeysuckle is a climbing vine belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Native to East Asia, it is known for its fragrant, tubular flowers that vary in color, often white or yellow. Honeysuckle has a long history of use in…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Alpinia officinarum (Greater Galangal), Alpinia galanga (Lesser Galangal) Common Names: Greater Galangal, Lesser Galangal Description: Galangal is a rhizomatous perennial plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, closely related to ginger. There are two main types: Greater Galangal (Alpinia officinarum) and Lesser Galangal (Alpinia galanga). The plant…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Cuminum cyminumFamily: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) Description: Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is an aromatic herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated for its seeds, which are commonly used as a spice in culinary applications. The plant…

Botanical Description: Arnica, scientifically known as Arnica montana, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to mountainous regions of Europe and Siberia, it is characterized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, which bloom in early to mid-summer. The plant typically grows to a height of 20-60 cm…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba Common Names: Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree Description: Ginkgo is a unique and ancient tree species with no close living relatives. Belonging to the Ginkgoaceae family, it is often referred to as the maidenhair tree. Ginkgo trees are deciduous and can grow up to 100 feet…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare Description: Fennel is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is cultivated in various parts of the world. The plant has feathery, fern-like leaves and produces umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers. Fennel seeds, which are…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Geranium maculatumFamily: Geraniaceae Description: Cranesbill, scientifically known as Geranium maculatum, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Native to North America, it is commonly referred to as Wild Geranium. The plant features deeply lobed leaves and delicate, five-petaled flowers with a range of…