Herb of the Month
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Herb of the Month: Spikenard
Spikenard About the Plant: Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi). [Common Names; nard, nardin, and muskroot]This plant is on the critical endangered species list. Spikenard is a fascinating herb that grows in the Himalayas of Nepal, China, and…
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Herb of the Month: Bay Laurel
Bay Laurel About the Plant: Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis). [Common Names; bay tree, bay laurel, sweet bay, true laurel, Grecian laurel, laurel. Bay leaves are not only a common ingredient in many cuisines…
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Herb of the Month: Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle About the Plant: Blessed Thistle Cnicus benedictus[Common Names; St. Benedict’s thistle, blessed thistle, holy thistle, spotted thistle. Blessed Thistle is an annual plant growing to 60 cm tall, with leathery, hairy leaves up to 30 cm long…
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Herb of the Month: Calendula
Calendula About the Plant: Calendula Calendula officinalis [Common Names;pot marigold, Common marigold, Ruddles, Mary’s gold, Scotch marigold, Garden marigold, Gold bloom, Holligold, Marigold, Mary Bud, Poet’s marigold Calendula is a member of the…
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Herb of the Month: Aster
Aster About the Plant: Aster Asteraceae [Common Names; starved aster, Calico aster, white woodland aster, New England Aster, Heart-leaved Aster, Purple-stemmed Aster. Aster is a genus of flowering plants that has about 23,600…
