Herbs

Clivia miniata – A Prettier Indoor Plant

Clivia miniata, also called “Kaffir lily” grows from a thickly rooted bulb. It is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clivia of the family Amaryllidaceae, native to...

The Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)

Most of the urban flowers illustrated here have obvious similarities. The flowers of honesty, wallflower, and shepherd's-purse are,...

The Schalow’s turaco – A Frugivorous Bird

The Schalow's turaco (Tauraco schalowi) is a frugivorous bird in the Musophagidae family. The bird is named after...

The Basic Life Cycle of Butterfly

Well, all butterflies and moths go through the same basic life cycle. The basic life cycle of  butterfly...

Butterfly Classification: How are They Named?

Most Butterfly Classification has an English name and all have a Latin one. Their scientific label is derived...

Centaury (Centaurium erytraea)

Description: It is an herb known as centaury (Centaurium erytraea). Medicinal purposes are served by drying the parts of the plant that grow above ground....

Camomile (Anthemis nobilis)

Camomile (Anthemis nobilis) is a perennial herb in the Daisy family. It has an erect stem with a flattened head of many small yellow...

Bitterroot (Apocynum androsaemifolium)

Features: Bitterroot (Apocynum androsaemifolium) is among the sixty species found in North America; many are indigenous to many states and Canada. While bitter (the...

The Aromatic Herbs and Foods

Aromatic herbs and foods: without plants, man could not survive. Cereals, sophisticated grasses, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are essential constituents of the human...

List of Herbs and Spices you need to know

List of Herbs and Spices you need to know Following is the important List of Herbs and Spices you need to know in your daily...

Honeysuckle – Uses, Identification, Cultivation, and Prescription

Description Honeysuckle is very much a plant of Northern Europe, including Britain; honeysuckle can also be found growing wild in North Africa and Western...

What Are Hops Used For?

What Are Hops Used For? It is also known as Common hop (Humulus lupulus), English hop, and European hop. It belongs to the Cannabaceae...

Special Herbs for the Brain

Special Herbs for the Brain There are a few other herbs and nutrients that deserve special mention. It is often beneficial to patients who suffer...

The Benefits of Gotu Kola Herb

The benefits of Gotu Kola herb (Hydrocotyle asiatica) include relaxing and deepening your meditation, making your dreams more vivid, and improving your concentration. A...

Dill Herb – A Hardy Plant Have a Wonderful Scent

Dill herb (Peucedanum graveolens) eliminates limitations from your life and invites miracles in its place. Dill attracts abundance, protects your home, prevents envy, and...