Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanusFamily: Asteraceae (Compositae) Description: Cornflowers, scientifically known as Centaurea cyanus, are annual flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe, these distinctive blue-flowered herbs have been naturalized in various regions across the globe. The plant typically grows to a height of 30 to…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Cedrus spp. (Cedrus libani, Cedrus atlantica, Cedrus deodara)Family: PinaceaeCommon Names: Cedar, Cedarwood Description: Cedar refers to several species of evergreen trees belonging to the genus Cedrus. Common varieties include Cedrus libani (Lebanese cedar), Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar), and Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar). Cedars are tall, coniferous…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Ruscus aculeatusFamily: AsparagaceaeCommon Names: Butcher’s Broom, Knee Holly Description: Butcher’s Broom is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe. It has flat, leaf-like cladodes (modified stems) that resemble small, pointed leaves. The true leaves are reduced to scales, and the plant…

Botanical Description: Allspice, scientifically known as Pimenta dioica, is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean region, Central America, and Mexico. The tree can reach a height of up to 40 feet and features aromatic, glossy, dark green leaves. The bark of the tree is smooth and grayish, and its…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Angelica sinensis Description: Dong Quai, also known as Chinese Angelica, is a perennial herb native to China, Japan, and Korea. It belongs to the Apiaceae family and typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet. The plant has large, compound leaves with toothed edges…

Botanical Description: Black Cohosh, scientifically known as Cimicifuga racemosa, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is characterized by its tall, slender stems that can reach heights of 4 to 8 feet. The compound leaves are large, divided, and serrated, giving…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Harpagophytum procumbens Description: Devil’s Claw is a perennial herb native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. It belongs to the Pedaliaceae family and is characterized by its large tuberous roots and distinctive fruits. The plant has prostrate stems with round, lobed leaves and produces tubular…

Botanical Description: Scientific Name: Juniperus communis Common Names: Juniper Description: Juniper is an evergreen shrub or tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family, known for its needle-like leaves and berry-like cones. Widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, various species of juniper have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The berries…