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Encyclopedia > List of herbs and spices

–List of herbs and spices This article is about the plants used in cooking and medicine. ... For other uses, see Spice (disambiguation). ...

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Aglaophotis is a rare herb which is said to grow in the Arabian desert. ... Species About 250 species, including: Vitex altissima Vitex agnus-castus Vitex capitata Vitex cofassus Vitex divaricata Vitex doniana Vitex incisa Vitex leucoxylon Vitex lignum-vitae Vitex lindenii Vitex lucens Vitex negundo Vitex parviflora Vitex peduncularis Vitex quinata Vitex rotundifolia Vitex trifolia Vitex zeyheri Vitex is a genus of about 250... Species About 15 species; see text Agrimony (Agrimonia) is a genus of 12-15 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with one species also in Africa. ... Ajwain seeds Ajwain (also known as carom seeds or bishops weed), is an uncommon spice except in certain areas of Asia. ... Binomial name Medicago sativa L. Subspecies subsp. ... Binomial name Alkanna tinctoria (L.) Tausch The name alkanet generally refers to Alkanna tinctoria or Dyers Bugloss (though it may be used for Anchusa officinalis or Common Bugloss). ... Binomial name Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr. ... Binomial name Aloe vera (L.) Burm. ... The name Ambrosia was applied by Dioscorides and Pliny to certain herbs, and has been retained in modern botany for a genus of plants from which it has been extended to the group of dicotyledons called Ambrosiaceae, including Ambrosia, Xanthium and Iva, all annual herbaceous plants represented in America. ... Species Ref: Mangifera species as of 2002-08-04 The mango (Mangifera spp. ... Amarant redirects here. ... Species About 50 species; see text Angelica is a genus of about 50 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far North as Iceland and Lapland. ... Pimpinella species, but the name anise is frequently applied to Fennel. ... Binomial name Syzygium anisatum (Vickery) Craven & Biffen Syzygium anisatum (formerly Backhousia anisata and Anetholea anisata), or Aniseed Myrtle, or Ringwood is an Australian rainforest tree with an aromatic leaf that has a similar essential oil profile to true aniseed. ... Annatto Annatto is a derivative of the achiote trees of tropical regions of the Americas, used to produce a red food coloring. ... Binomial name Mentha suaveolens Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is a member of the mint genus Mentha that ranges through southern and western Europe and the Mediterranean. ... Binomial name Maranta arundinacea L. Arrowroot, or obedience plant, (Maranta arundinacea) is a large perennial herb of genus Maranta found in rainforest habitats. ... Binomial name Artemisia vulgaris L. Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort or Common Mugwort) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia with names containing mugwort. ... Leafy arugula Arugula, also known as rocket, garden rocket, rocket salad, rugola, rucola and roquette[1], is a type of leaf vegetable, which looks like a longer leaved and open lettuce. ... Binomial name Ferula assafoetida L. Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida, family Apiaceae) is a species of Ferula native to Iran. ... Binomial name Asarum frumentacea Asarum europaeum, or Asarabacca, European Wild Ginger, Haselwort, and Wild Spikenard, is a European species of wild ginger with single axillary dull purple flowers, lying on the ground. ... Binomial name Withania somnifera L. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi and Samm Al Ferakh, is a plant in Solanaceae or nightshade family. ... Species See text. ... For the river, see Geum River. ...

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Binomial name Bacopa monnieri L. Pennell Water Hyssop (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial, creeping herb, also known as brahmi (note. ... Balm of Gilead is a healing compound made from the resinous gum of a bush which grew plentifully in the area of Gilead. ... Balsam of Mecca (or balsam of Gilead or balm of Gilead) is a resinous gum of the tree Commiphora gileadensis (syn. ... Species Myroxylon is a genus of two species of South American trees in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae). ... Tolu balsam is the resinous secretion of Myroxylon toluifera. ... Species About 450-500; see text Berberis thunbergii shoot with fruit Berberis is a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about basil the plant and herb. ... Binomial name Laurus nobilis L. The Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae), also known as True Laurel, Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel, or just Laurel, is an evergreen tree or large shrub reaching 10–18 m tall, native to the Mediterranean region. ... bay leaves Bay leaf (plural bay leaves) is the aromatic leaf of several species of the Laurel family (Lauraceae). ... For information on the erotic actress Belladonna see: Belladonna. ... Berebere is a popular spice mix used in Ethopian cooking. ... Binomial name Vaccinium myrtillus L. Bilberry is a name given to several species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae) that bear tasty fruits. ... Species Many species; see text and classification Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. ... Bison grass (Hierochloe odorata) is an aromatic herb which grows in northern Eurasia and North America. ... Binomial name Persicaria bistorta (L.) Samp. ... bitter An antique (probably 1880s) bitters bottle from Germany that sold for $1240. ... The BlackBerry is a wireless handheld device introduced in 1999 which supports push e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information services. ... Binomial name Amomum subulatum Roxb. ... Binomial name Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt. ... The English common name Black Cumin is usually used for Nigella sativa L. but also, less commonly for Bunium persicum [Boiss. ... It is a myth that people either go crazy for the flavor or they totally dislike it. ... Black Lime (Also known as Dried Lime, Loomi, Lumi, Omani and Amani) is a spice used in middle eastern dishes. ... Bladder wrack is a seaweed that was the original source of iodine, discovered in 1812, and was used extensively to treat goiter, a swelling of the thyroid gland related to insufficient iodine. ... Binomial name Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michaux Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides; also called Squaw Root or Papoose Root) is a flowering plant in the Berberidaceae (barberry) family. ... Binomial name Eucalyptus polybractea R. Baker The Blue mallee, or Blue-leaved mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea) is a small multi-trunked sclerophyll tree that grows naturally in western New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. ... Binomial name Rhododendron groenlandicum (Oeder) Kron & Judd Bog Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum, formerly Ledum groenlandicum), is a flowering plant in the subsection Ledum of the large genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae. ... Boldo (Peumus boldus Molina) is a plant native to the coastal region of Chile. ... Binomial name Porophyllum ruderale Bolivian Coriander or Quillquiña (also spelled Quirquiña/Quilquiña) or Killi is an herb plant whose leaves can be used as a seasoning. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Borago officinalis L. Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as starflower, is an annual herb native to central and eastern Europe. ... Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Species (White Bryony) (Cretan Bryony), Bryony or briony is the common name for species in the genus Bryonia of perennial, tendril-climbing, dioecious herbs with palmately lobed leaves and flowers in axillary clusters. ... Species See text The Buckthorns Rhamnus are a genus (or two genera, if Frangula is treated as distinct) of about 100 species of shrubs or small trees from 1-10 m tall (rarely to 15 m), in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. ... Species A. lappa Burdock refers to any of a group of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium, family Asteraceae. ... Binomial name Solanum ellipticum Solanum cleistogarnum J.M.Black Bush tomato (Solanum ellipticum and Solanum cleistogarnum) are plants native to the more arid parts of Australia. ...

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Binomial name Acorus calamus L. Calamus or Common Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) is a plant from the Acoraceae family. ... Species About 20, see text : also numerous garden hybrids and cultivars The marigolds, genus Calendula L., are a genus of about 20 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. ... Binomial name Miers This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Chamomile flowers The name Chamomile or Camomile is ambiguous and can refer to several distinct species. ... Binomial name Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. ... Look up Cannabis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Binomial name Capparis spinosa Linnaeus, 1753 For Australian native Capparis spinosa ssp nummularia, see Caperbush. ... Categories: | | | | ... Genera Aframomum Amomum Elettaria The name cardamom (sometimes written cardamon) is used for species within three genera of the Ginger family (Zingiberaceae), namely Elettaria, Amomum and Aframomum. ... Binomial name Ceratonia siliqua Linnaeus The Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its edible seed pods. ... Binomial name Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum, synonym ), also called Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree native to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia west to Myanmar. ... Selected species Casuarina cunninghamiana Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarina glauca Casuarina is a genus of shrubs and trees in the Family Casuarinaceae, native to Australia and islands of the Pacific. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Nepeta. ... Binomial name Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ... Binomial name Hypochaeris radicata L. Catsear, also known as cats ear or false dandelion, is a perennial, low_lying edible herb often found in lawns. ... A large red cayenne Cayenne pepper is a hot red pepper used to flavor dishes; its name comes from the city of Cayenne in French Guiana. ... Binomial name L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Species See text Centaurium is a genus [older name Erythraea], containing about 50 species, in the Gentian family (Gentianaceae), tribe Chironieae, subtribe Chironiinae. ... Binomial name Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm. ... Stellaria Categories: Plant stubs | Caryophyllales ... Species C. endivia - cultivated endive Cichorium pumilum - wild endive Cichorium intybus - common chicory Chicory is the common name given to the flowering plants in genus Cichorium of the family Asteraceae. ... The chile pepper, chili pepper, or chilli pepper, or simply chile, is the fruit of the plant Capsicum from the nightshade family, Solanaceae. ... Chili powder (also called chili mix) is a spice mix consisting of various ratios of dried ground chile peppers, cumin, garlic, and oregano. ... Species See text Cinchona L., is the name of a genus in Rubiaceae family, large evergreens that can grow over 10 metres tall. ... Binomial name Allium schoenoprasum L. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), is the smallest species of the onion family[1] Alliaceae, native to Europe, Asia and North America[2]. They are referred to only in the plural, because they grow in clumps rather than as individual plants. ... Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a plant belonging to the Apiaceae, or parsley, family. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American and Southeast Asian cooking. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name J.Presl Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) is also commonly called (and sometimes sold as) cinnamon. ... Binomial name Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum, synonym ), also called Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree native to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia west to Myanmar. ... Binomial name Backhousia myrtifolia Hook. ... Binomial name Salvia sclarea L. ref. ... Binomial name Galium aparine L. Galium aparine is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Rubiaceae. ... Species See text Clover is my sisters name! Clover (Trifolium) is a genus of about 300 species of plants in the pea family Fabaceae. ... This article is about spices, the word clove is also used to describe a segment of a head of garlic and a clove hitch is a useful kind of knot. ... A cup of coffee Workers sorting and pulping coffee beans in Guatemala Mature coffee fruit still on the plant Coffee is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the roasted seeds — commonly referred to as beans — of the coffee plant. ... Binomial name Tussilago farfara L. Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a plant in the family Asteraceae. ... Species Symphytum asperum Lepechin Symphytum officinale L. Symphytum tuberosum L. Symphytum x uplandicum Nyman For the place, see Comfrey, Minnesota Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertiliser uses. ... Binomial name Ruta graveolens L. The Common Rue (Ruta graveolens), also known as Herb-of-grace, is a species of rue grown as a herb. ... Cundurango or Condurango is the bark of a South American vine (Gonolobus condurango) of the milkweed family. ... Species See text Coptis (Gold Thread or Goldenthread) is a genus of between 10-15 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Asia and North America. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American and Southeast Asian cooking. ... Binomial name Tanacetum balsamita L. Tanacetum balsamita is a perennial temperate herb known as Costmary, Alcost or Balsam herb. ... Binomial name Agropyron repens (L.) Beauv. ... Binomial name Anthriscus sylvestris Hoffm. ... Cowslips (Primula veris) are low growing plants with yellow flowers from the Primrose Genus. ... Binomial name L. Viburnum opulus (Guelder-rose) is a species of Viburnum, native to Europe and Asia. ... Cress can refer to several edible members of the family Brassicaceae used as leaf vegetables including watercress land cress (also known as Belle Isle cress, Early yellowrocket, American cress, dryland cress, upland cress, cassabully, creasy salad, Early winter cress, American cress and American watercress). ... Binomial name Plectranthus amboinicus Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) is a fleshy perennial in the Lamiaceae with an Oregano-like flavor and odor. ... Binomial name Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour. ... Species Many, see text. ... Binomial name L. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) (sometimes misspelled cummin) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to East India. ... Curry Powder in a jar Curry powder is a mixture of spices of widely varying composition developed by the British during their colonial rule of India. ... Binomial name Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprengel The Curry Tree or Curry-leaf Tree (Murraya koenigii; syn. ...

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Binomial name Turnera diffusa Willd. ... Species See text A dandelion is a flower. ... Demulcent herbs often have a high content of mucilage, making them ideal to soothe and protect irritated or inflammed internal tissues of the body. ... Binomial name Harpagophytum procumbens Harpagophytum procumbens, also called grapple plant, wood spider and Devil’s Claw is a plant of the sesame family, native to South Africa and got its name from its peculiar appearance. ... Dill weed approx 6 ft Scientific name Anethum graveolens Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a short-lived, European, annual herb. ... Binomial name Anethum graveolens L. Dried Dill-umbel Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a short-lived annual herb, native to southwest and central Asia. ... Binomial name Tasmannia stipitata (Vick. ...

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Species See text Echinacea is a genus consisting of nine species of flowering plants in the Family Asteraceae, all native to eastern North America. ... Binomial name Leontopodium alpinum Cass. ... Species See text Elder or Elderberry (Sambucus) is a genus of between 5-30 species of fast-growing shrubs or small trees (two species herbaceous), formerly treated in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae, but now shown by genetic evidence to be correctly classified in the moschatel family Adoxaceae. ... Species See text. ... Elecampane, also called Horse-heal (Inula Helenium), is a perennial composite plant common in many parts of Great Britain, and ranges throughout central and Southern Europe, and in Asia as far eastwards as the Himalayas. ... Binomial name Rupr. ... Emmenagogues are herbs which stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus. ... Binomial name Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Epazote or Mexican Tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides) is a herb native to Central America and southern Mexico. ... Ephedra in medicine. ... Binomial name Eryngium foetidum L. Eryngium foetidum (also known as Bhandhanya, Chandon benit, Culantro, Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Spiritweed, Ngo gai, Sawtooth, and Saw-leaf herb), is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. ... natural range Species About 700; see the List of Eucalyptus species Eucalyptus (From Greek, eu + καλύπτω = True Cap) is a diverse genus of trees (and a few shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora of Australia. ... Species See text. ...

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Binomial name Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ... Binomial name Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) belongs to the family Fabaceae. ... Binomial name Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Sch. ... Genera See text Scrophulariaceae, the figwort family, is a family of plants. ... OnlineOnline OnlineOnline Onlin Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online... Five-spice powder (五香粉, wǔxiāngfěn in hanyu pinyin) is a convenient seasoning for Chinese cuisine, particularly Cantonese cuisine. ... Species See text Fumaria is a genus of annual herbaceous flowering plants in the family Fumariaceae, native to temperate Europe and Asia. ...

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Kaempferia galanga Galangal, Malay lengkuas, Mandarin (Traditional: 南薑)/(Simplified: 南姜), Cantonese lam keong (藍薑, also known as blue ginger), is a rhizome with culinary and medicinal uses, best known in the west today for its appearance in Southeast Asia cuisine but also common in recipes from medieval Europe. ... Garam masala (गरम मसाला in Hindi) is a blend of dry-roasted ground spices common in Indian cuisine, whose literal meaning is hot spices. There are many variants: most traditional mixes use just cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg (and/or mace), black pepper and green cardamom seed or black cardamom pods. ... Binomial name Lepidium sativum L. Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing, edible plant botanically related to watercress and mustard and sharing their peppery, tangy flavor and aroma. ... Garlic chives (Simplified: 韭菜; Traditional: 韭菜; Hanyu Pinyin: ), also known as Chinese chives, Chinese leek, Ku chai or Nira is a relatively new vegetable in the English-speaking world. ... Binomial name Allium sativum L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... Binomial name Zingiber officinale Roscoe Ginger is commonly used as a spice in cuisines throughout the world. ... Binomial name Ginkgo biloba L. The Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), sometimes also known as the Maidenhair tree, is a unique tree with no living relatives. ... Species Subgenus Panax Section Panax Series Notoginseng Panax notoginseng Series Panax Panax bipinnatifidus Panax ginseng Panax japonicus Panax quinquefolius Panax vietnamensis Panax wangianus Panax zingiberensis Section Pseudoginseng Panax pseudoginseng Panax stipuleanatus Subgenus Trifolius Panax trifolius Panax is a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots... Binomial name Eleutherococcus senticosus Rupr. ... Binomial name Rupr. ... Binomial name L. Galega officinalis (also known as Goats Rue, French Lilac, Italian Fitch or Professor-weed) is a plant from the Galega genus of the Faboideae. ... Species See text. ... Species Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a perennial herb in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. ... Binomial name Bacopa monnieri L. Pennell Water Hyssop (Bacopa monnieri) is a perennial, creeping herb, also known as brahmi (note. ... Binomial name Aframomum melegueta K. Schum. ... Oligomeric proanthocyanidins or OPCs are a class of flavonoid complexes found in grape seeds and skin, that act as antioxidants (free radical scavengers) in the human body. ... Green tea (绿茶) is tea that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. ... Binomial name Glechoma hederacea Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also called Ground Ivy, of the Mint family (Lamiaceae), is a viney, invasive plant considered a weed in lawns. ... Gauco, huaco, or guao, also vejuco and bejuco are terms applied to various Central and South American, and West Indian plants, reputed to have curative powers. ... Binomial name Lycopus europaeus L. Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort, Gipsywort, Bugleweed, European Bugleweed, Water Horehound, Ou Di Sun) is a perennial plant in the Lycopus genus, native to Europe and Asia, and naturalized in the United States. ...

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Species See text Crataegus (Hawthorn) is a large genus of in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. ... Species See text Crataegus (Hawthorn) is a large genus of in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Herbes de Provence (Provencal herbs) is a mix of aromatic plants, sometimes dried. ... Species See text. ... Species Ilex ambigua—Sand Holly Ilex amelanchier—Swamp Holly Ilex aquifolium—European Holly Ilex bioritsensis Ilex buergeri Ilex canariensis—Small-leaved Holly Ilex cassine—Dahoon Holly Ilex centrochinensis Ilex ciliospinosa Ilex colchica Ilex collina Ilex corallina Ilex coriacea—Gallberry Ilex cornuta—Chinese Holly Ilex crenata—Japanese Holly Ilex cyrtura Ilex... Hop umbel in a Hallertau hopgarden Hops are a flower used primarily as a flavouring and stability agent in beer, as well as in herbal medicine. ... Binomial name Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. ... Species The horsetails are vascular plants, comprising 15 species of plants in the genus Equisetum. ... Species See text Hyssop (Hyssopus) is a genus of about 10-12 species of herbaceous or semi-woody plants in the family Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean east to central Asia. ...

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Jalap is a cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomaea purge, a convolvulaceous plant growing on the eastern declivities of the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico at an elevation of 5000 to 8000 ft. ... Jerk chicken being cooked Jerk spices packaged in jars Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meats (traditionally pork, but now including chicken, fish, beef, sausage and even tofu) are dry-rubbed with a fiery spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. ... Jasminum. ... Binomial name Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb. ... The roots of Ipomoea jalapa, when dried, are carried as the John the Conquer root amulet. ... Species Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. ...

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Kaffir limes on sale Kaffir lime (left), used in Thai cooking, with galangal root. ... Species see text Polygonum cuspidatum fall foliage Polygonum, or knotweed, is a genus in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. ... Binomial name Garcinia indica Garcinia indica is a fruit tree, of culinary, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses. ...

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Labrador tea, is a name commonly applied to two species: Ledum palustre (Northern Labrador Tea, also known as Rhododendron tomentosum) and Ledum groenlandicum (Bog Labrador Tea). ... Binomial name Galium verum L. Galium verum (Ladys Bedstraw or Yellow Bedstraw) is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Rubiaceae, native to Europe and Asia. ... Species See text. ... Watercress, which is rich in vitamins and peppery-flavoured, is a favourite garnish but unfortunately requires more water than the ordinary gardener can provide. ... Species About 25-30, including: Lavandula abrotanoides Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula canariensis Lavandula dentata Lavandula lanata Lavandula latifolia Lavandula multifida Lavandula pinnata Lavandula stoechas Lavandula viridis Lavandula x intermedia The Lavenders Lavandula are a genus of about 25-30 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native from the... Species See text. ... Binomial name Melissa officinalis Linnaeus Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), not to be confused with bee balm, Monarda species, is a perennial herb in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. ... Lemon basil has small leaves and is called bai maengluk in both Thai and Lao. ... Species About 55, see text Cymbopogon (lemon grass, lemongrass, citronella grass or fever grass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World. ... Binomial name Eucalyptus staigeriana F. Muell. ... Binomial name Monarda citriodora Lemon mint (Monarda citriodora) also called purple horse mint or lemon beebalm, is, as the names imply, a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), which has a citrus smell when crushed, reminiscent of the fruit of the actual lemon plant, and which has purple flowers that... Scientific name: Backhousia Citriodora. ... Species About 350 species, including: Thymus adamovicii Thymus altaicus Thymus amurensis Thymus bracteosus Thymus broussonetii Thymus caespititius Thymus camphoratus Thymus capitatus Thymus capitellatus Thymus carnosus Thymus cephalotus Thymus cherlerioides Thymus ciliatus Thymus cilicicus Thymus cimicinus Thymus comosus Thymus comptus Thymus curtus Thymus disjunctus Thymus doerfleri Thymus glabrescens Thymus herba-barona... Binomial name Aloysia triphylla (LHér. ... Species Glycyrrhiza acanthocarpa Glycyrrhiza aspera Glycyrrhiza astragalina Glycyrrhiza bucharica Glycyrrhiza echinata Glycyrrhiza eurycarpa Glycyrrhiza foetida Glycyrrhiza glabra Glycyrrhiza iconica Glycyrrhiza korshinskyi Glycyrrhiza lepidota Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora Glycyrrhiza triphylla Glycyrrhiza uralensis Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Binomial name Limnophila aromatica (Lam. ... Binomial name Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst Língzhī (traditional Chinese: 靈芝; simplified Chinese: 灵芝; Japanese: reishi; Korean: 영지) is the name for one form of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum. ... Binomial name Linum usitatissimum L. Linnaeus, 17?? Common flax (also known as linseed) is a member of the Linaceae family, which includes about 150 plant species widely distributed around the world. ... Binomial name Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Liquorice or licorice (see spelling differences) (pronounced IPA: licorish) is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. ... Binomial name Piper longum L. Long pepper (Piper longum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... Binomial name Levisticum officinale L. Koch. ... Binomial name Siraitia grosvenorii (Swingle) C.Jeffrey ex A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang Siraitia grosvenorii is an herbaceous perennial vine native to southern China and best known for its fruit, the luo han guo (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; literally arhat fruit or monks fruit). ...

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Species About 100 species, including: Myristica argentea Myristica fragrans Myristica malabarica The nutmegs Myristica are a genus of evergreen trees indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia. ... Mahlab, Mahleb, or Mahlepi, is an aromatic spice from the puverized pit of the black cherry, Cerasus mahaleb or (Prunus mahaleb). ... Malabathrum, also known as Malabar leaf is the name used in classical and medieval texts for the leaf of the plant Cinnamomum tamala. ... Mandrake may refer to: The plant Mandrake The Harry Potter mandrake plant. ... Binomial name L. Marjoram (Origanum majorana, Lamiaceae) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors. ... Binomial name Marrubium vulgare L. Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound or Common Horehound) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. ... Binomial name Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja Marsh Labrador Tea, Northern Labrador Tea or Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum, formerly Ledum palustre), is a flowering plant in the subsection Ledum of the large genus Rhododendron in the family Ericaceae. ... Pink marshmallows. ... Binomial name Pistacia lentiscus L. Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 3–4&nsbp;m tall, mainly cultivated on the Greek island of Chios,[1] but it is also native throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Iberia east to Syria and Israel and... This article is about the Eurasian plant, introduced in some parts of America. ... “Mint” redirects here. ... Milk Thistle is a plant, Silybum marianus of the family Compositaea is a fairly typical Thistle, red to purple flowers, it has shiny pale green leaves with white veins. ... Binomial name Monarda didyma L. Monarda didyma (Bergamot, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea, or Crimson Beebalm) is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to eastern North America from Maine west to Ohio and south to northern Georgia. ... Motherwort is a plant, Leonurus cardiaca of the family Lamiaceae. ... An endangered herb in the United States. ... Mullien (latin name Verbascum thapsus) is a biennial plant, growing to 8 feet tall. ... Species See text The mustards are several plant species in the genus Brassica whose proverbially tiny mustard seeds are used as a spice and, by grinding and mixing them with water, vinegar or other liquids, are turned into a condiment also known as mustard. ... Mustard seeds are small, about 1mm in diameter. ...

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Binomial name Nashia inaguensis Nashia inaguensis is an herb, commonly referred to as Moujean Tea, Bahamas Berry, or Pineapple Verbena. ... Binomial name Azadirachta indica A.Juss. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Nigella sativa L. Nigella sativa is an annual flowering plant, native to southwest Asia. ... Species About 14, including: Nigella arvensis Nigella ciliaris Nigella damascena Nigella hispanica Nigella integrifolia Nigella nigellastrum Nigella orientalis Nigella sativa Nigella is a genus of about 14 species of annual plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to southern Europe, north Africa and southwest Asia. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Noni and Noni juice. ... This article is about the seed. ...

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Evening Primrose was a television musical written in 1966 by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman for ABC Televisions Stage 67. ... Binomial name Eucalyptus olida L.A.S.Johnson & K.D. Hill Eucalyptus olida, Strawberry Gum is a medium-sized tree restricted to sclerophyll woodlands on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, in Eastern Australia. ... Binomial name Origanum vulgare L. Oregano or Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the Mediterranean region and southern and central Asia. ... Orris root is a root used in perfumes. ... Species See text Osmorhiza is a genus of North American perennial herbs, known generally as Sweet Cicely or Sweetroot. ...

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Binomial name Panax quinquefolius L. American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), is a species of ginseng native to eastern North America. ... Species see Text Pandanus is a genus containing several species of tree-like plants native to Oceania. ... Bell peppers come in various shapes and colors, and are used to make paprika. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Species Passiflora amalocarpa Passiflora amethystina Passiflora aurantia Passiflora caerulea Passiflora capsularis Passiflora edulis Passiflora foetida Passiflora helleri Passiflora holosericea Passiflora incarnata Passiflora karwinskii Passiflora mucronata Passiflora murucuja Passiflora tenuifila Passiflora tulae Passiflora vitifolia Passiflora yucatanensis Passion flower refers to vines in the genus Passiflora—flowering plants known for their... Binomial name Pogostemon cablin Benth. ... Binomial name Mentha pulegium L. The herb Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium, family Lamiaceae), is a member of the mint genus; an essential oil extracted from it is used in aromatherapy. ... Binomial name Piper nigrum L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... Binomial name Mentha × piperita L. Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a (usually) sterile hybrid mint, a cross between watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). ... Binomial name Eucalyptus dives Schauer Eucalyptus dives or broad-leaved peppermint is a small tree native to temperate dry sclerophyll woodlands and forests of south-eastern Australia. ... Perilla is a genus of annual herb that is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. ... Species Musa × paradisiaca A big load of plantains in Masaya, Nicaragua Cooking plantains (pronounced plan-TENZ or plan-TAINZ) are a kind of plantains that are generally used for cooking, as contrasted with the soft, sweet banana varieties (which are sometimes called dessert bananas). ... Binomial name Punica granatum L. The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5–8 m tall. ... Panch Phoron (also called Panch Phoran, Panch Puran, or Bengali Five-Spice Mix) is an Indian spice mixture, consisting of equal parts of five spices: fenugreek (methi) nigella seed (kalo jira) mustard seed (rai or shorshe) fennel seed (mouri) cumin seed (jeera) In some variations, wild onion is used in... A wild field of poppies, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran A poppy is any of a number of showy flowers, born one per stem, belonging to the poppy family. ... Species many; see text A modern garden primula cultivar Primula farinosa flowers Primula hortensis Primula prolifera Primula sieboldii Primula veris Primula is a genus of 400-500 species of low-growing herbs in the family Primulaceae. ... Psyllium or Ispaghula is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. ... Binomial name Portulaca oleracea L. Purslane, also known as Little Hogweed or Pusley, is an annual succulent in the Portulacaceae family. ...

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Species See text Quassia is a genus of about 40 species of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs native to Asia. ... Quatre épices is a spice blend used mainly in French cooking, but also found in the Middle Eastern kitchen. ...

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Binomial name Allium ursinum L. Ramsons, buckrams, wood garlic or bears garlic (Allium ursinum) is a wild relative of chives. ... Ras el hanout, also called Moroccan seasoning, is a popular blend of herbs and spices that originated in Morocco and used in other parts of North Africa. ... Binomial name Rubus idaeus L. The Raspberry or Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant that produces a tart, sweet, red composite fruit in summer or early autumn. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Species 111 species and subspecies, see text Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Binomial name Rhodiola rosea L. Synonyms Sedum rosea (L.) Scop. ... Binomial name Syzygium luehmannii (F.Muell. ... Binomial name Anthemis nobilis (Chamaemelum nobile) Anthemis nobilis, commonly known as Roman camomile, camomile, garden camomile, ground apple, low camomile, or whig plant, is a low European perennial plant found in dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds. ... Binomial name Aspalathus linearis (N.L.Burm. ... Dog Rose showing the bright red hips Rosehips, also called rose haws are the fruit of the rose plant, particularly wild roses that form at the base of the flower, typically red to orange but dark purple to black in some species. ... Binomial name Rosmarinus officinalis L. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Rosmarinus officinalis Wikispecies has information related to: Rosmarinus officinalis Wikibooks Cookbook has an article on Rosemary Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. ... Species Sorbus subgenus Sorbus Sorbus aucuparia - European Rowan Sorbus americana - American mountain ash Sorbus cashmeriana - Kashmir Rowan Sorbus commixta - Japanese Rowan Sorbus decora - Showy mountain ash Sorbus glabrescens - White-fruited Rowan Sorbus hupehensis - Hubei Rowan Sorbus matsumurana Sorbus sargentiana - Sargents Rowan Sorbus scalaris - Ladder Rowan Sorbus sitchensis - Sitka mountain... Species Between 8-40 species, including: Ruta angustifolia - Egyptian Rue Ruta chalepensis - Fringed Rue Ruta corsica - Corsican Rue Ruta graveolens - Common Rue Ruta montana - Mountain Rue Rue (Ruta) is a genus of strongly scented evergreen subshrubs 20-60 cm tall, in the family Rutaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia...

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Binomial name Salvia officinalis L. Sage leaves Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. ... Binomial name Carthamus tinctorius (Mohler, Roth, Schmidt & Boudreaux, 1967) Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual, usually with many long sharp spines on the leaves. ... Binomial name Crocus sativus L. Saffron (IPA: ) is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a species of crocus in the family Iridaceae. ... Look up sage in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Binomial name Cinnamomum loureiroi Nees Saigon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi, also known as Vietnamese cinnamon or Vietnamese cassia) is an evergreen tree in the genus Cinnamomum, indigenous to mainland Southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Hypericum perforatum L. St Johns wort (IPA pronunciation: , rhyming with hurt, or ) used alone refers to the species Hypericum perforatum, also known as Klamath weed or Goat weed, but, with qualifiers, is used to refer to any species of the genus Hypericum. ... Binomial name Sanguisorba minor Scop. ... Species THC see List of Salvia species Salvia is a genus in the mint family, Lamiaceae. ... Sichuan pepper (or Szechuan pepper) is the outer pod of the tiny fruit of a number of species in the genus Zanthoxylum (most commonly Zanthoxylum piperitum, Zanthoxylum simulans, and Zanthoxylum sancho), widely grown and consumed in Asia as a spice. ... This article is about the Sassafras tree. ... Species hortensis (summer savory) montana (winter savory) viminea (serpentine savory) Savory is an herb, of the genus Satureja, best known for flavoring beans. ... Species = chinensis See text. ... Binomial name Scutellaria costaricana Scutellaria costaricana, also known as the Scarlet Skullcap or Costa Rican Skullcap, is a popular tropical house plant. ... Senna is the common name for many species in the genera Senna and Cassia, both in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. ... Binomial name Senna obtusifolia (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby Senna obtusifolia (syn. ... Binomial name Sesamum indicum Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a crop grown primarily for its oil-rich seeds. ... Binomial name Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. ... A herb with sialagogue action stimulates the secretion of saliva from the salivary glands. ... Siberian Chaga is a mushroom that commonly grows in northern regions on birch, alder and beech trees. ... Binomial name Eleutherococcus senticosus Rupr. ... Binomial name Rupr. ... Binomial name Siraitia grosvenorii (Swingle) C.Jeffrey ex A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang Siraitia grosvenorii is an herbaceous perennial vine native to southern China and best known for its fruit, the luo han guo (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; literally arhat fruit or monks fruit). ... A skullcap can be : in anatomy, the top part of the skull as headgear, a type of cap Observant Jewish men wear yarmulkes, small cloth skull-caps Catholic clergy, including The Pope, wear skullcaps known as zucchetti. ... Binomial name Prunus spinosa L. The Blackthorn, is a large shrub or a small tree of the genus Prunus, botanically Prunus spinosa. ... Making smudge sticks. ... Species Sonchus asper (spiny sow thistle) Sonchus arvensis (field or perennial sow thistle) Sonchus dregeanus Sonchus integrifolius Sonchus nanus Sonchus oleraceus (common sow thistle) Sonchus wilmsii (milk thistle) Sow thistle (less commonly hare thistle or hare lettuce) is the common name for a number of related annual herbs in the... Binomial name Rumex acetosa L. The common sorrel, or spinach dock, Ambada bhaji is a perennial herb, which grows abundantly in meadows in most parts of Europe and is cultivated as a leaf vegetable. ... Binomial name Artemisia abrotanum L. Southernwood, southern wormwood, or lemon plant, is a flowering plant, Artemisia abrotanum. ... Binomial name Mentha spicata Crantz Spearmint (Mentha spicata, syn ) is a species of mint native to central and southern Europe, where it grows in wet soils. ... Speedwell may refer to Speedwell Island Speedwell Cavern A ship named Speedwell any plant of the Veronica genus This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Squill or squill liquid is a substance derived from a plant and is used as an ingredient in cough medicine, and in cardiac surgery. ... Binomial name Illicium verum Hook. ... Species About 150 species, including: Stevia eupatoria Stevia ovata Stevia plummerae Stevia rebaudiana Stevia salicifolia Stevia serrata Stevia (also called sweetleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf) is a genus of about 150 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central... - Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ... Binomial name Pfaffia paniculata (Mart. ... Species About 250 species; see text Rhus is a genus approximately 250 species of woody shrubs and small trees in the family Anacardiaceae. ... Binomial name Satureja hortensis Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is the better known of the Savory species. ... Sutherlandia frutescens is regarded as the most profound and multi-purpose of the medicinal plants in Southern Africa. ... Binomial name Hierochloe odorata (L.) P. Beauv. ... Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a plant belonging to the Apiaceae, or parsley, family. ... Binomial name Galium odoratum (L.) Scop. ... Species Zanthoxylum piperitum Zanthoxylum sancho Zanthoxylum simulans The Sichuan peppercorn (Zanthoxylum piperitum, Zanthoxylum simulans, Zanthoxylum sancho and some other species in the genus Zanthoxylum) is not a member of the pepper family. ...

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Tacamahac is the name of medicinal resins, now little used, obtained from several plant sources including Calophyllum tacamahaca and Calophyllum inophyllum. ... Binomial name Tamarindus indica L. This article refers to the tree – for other uses see Tamarindo (disambiguation). ... Tandoori masala is a mixture of spices specifically for use with a tandoor, or clay oven, in traditional north Indian and Afghani cooking. ... Binomial name Tanacetum vulgare L. Illustration of a tansy The Tansy, Common Tansy, or Golden Buttons (Tanacetum vulgare) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the aster family that is native to temperate Europe and Asia. ... Binomial name Artemisia dracunculus L. Tarragon or dragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae) and a close relative of wormwood. ... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ... Binomial name Teucrium polium L. Felty Germander (Teucrium polium) is a sub-shrub and herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. ... Thai Basil is a cultivar of basil and is a major ingredient in many Thai dishes. ... Milk thistle flowerhead Thistledown a method of seed dispersal by wind. ... Species About 350 species, including: Thymus adamovicii Thymus bracteosus Thymus broussonetii Thymus caespititius Thymus camphoratus Thymus capitatus Thymus capitellatus Thymus carnosus Thymus cephalotus Thymus cherlerioides Thymus ciliatus Thymus cilicicus Thymus cimicinus Thymus comosus Thymus comptus Thymus doerfleri Thymus glabrescens Thymus herba-barona Thymus hirsutus Thymus hyemalis Thymus integer Thymus lanuginosus... Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) grows wild all over northern Europe, mostly in clearings and meadows. ... Binomial name Tribulus terrestris Linnaeus Tribulus terrestris is a flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World in southern Europe, southern Asia, throughout Africa, and in northern Australia. ... Binomial name Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Synonyms Ocimum sanctum L. The Tulsi (also known as Tulasi) plant or Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is an important symbol in many Hindu religious traditions. ... Binomial name Curcuma longa Linnaeus Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. ...

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Binomial name Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. ... {{Taxobox this plant is sooo ugly it shoud be killed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

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Valerian may mean: Valerian, two genera of garden plants Emperor Valerian I, Roman emperor 253-260 Valerian II, son of Gallienus (d. ... Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla. ... vasaka synonyms adhatoda,adalodakam,malabar nut etc. ... Species About 250 species, including: Verbena alata Verbena bonariensis Verbena bracteata Verbena brasiliensis Verbena canadensis Verbena carolina Verbena corymbosa Verbena elegans Verbena gracilis Verbena hastata Verbena hispida Verbena incisa Verbena laciniata Verbena lasiostachys Verbena macdougallii Verbena menthifolia Verbena officinalis Verbena peruviana Verbena phlogiflora Verbena rigida Verbena robusta Verbena runyonii Verbena... Binomial name Chrysopogon zizanoides (L.) Roberty Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is a perennial grass of the Poaceae native to India. ... Binomial name Persicaria odorata Lour. ...

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Binomial name Wasabia japonica Matsum. ... Species Nasturtium nasturtium-aquaticum L. Nasturtium microphyllum Boenn ex Rchb. ... Acacia seeds (often known in Australia as wattle seeds) are the seeds of the acacia, a genus of shrubs and trees. ... Species See text. ... Genera See text. ... Binomial name Thymus serpyllum L. Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a species of thyme native to most of Europe. ... Binomial name Satureja montana Winter savory (Satureja montana) is a perennial herb native to warm temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. ... Witch hazel is the name of: Witch-hazel: Hamamelis, a genus of decorative shrubs in North America and east Asia. ... Species Lycium barbarum L. Lycium chinense Mill. ... Wood betony may refer to: Pedicularis canadensis in the Orobanchaceae family Stachys canalis in the Lamiaceae family Category: ... Binomial name Galium odoratum (L.) Scop. ... Look up Wormwood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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Binomial name Achillea millefolium L. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere. ... Binomial name Clinopodium douglasii (Benth. ... Yohimbine, also known under the outdated names quebrachin, aphrodin, corynine, yohimvetol, and hydroergotocin, is the principal alkaloid of the bark of the West-African tree Pausinystalia yohimbe Pierre (formerly Corynanthe yohimbe), family Rubiaceae (Madder family). ...

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