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Orchid About the Plant: Orchid  Orchidaceae[Common Names; Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum, Phalaenopsis, Vanda. There are about 28,000 currently accepted species of orchids. The Orchidaceae family is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, along with the Asteraceae family. Orchids are among the most beautiful and diverse flowers in the world. They have… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Orchid

Herb of the Week: Yew This week’s herb is Yew. Yew(Taxus) Family: N.O. Taxaceae and Coniferae Common Names: common yew, European yew, English Yew, and graveyard tree Yew is a genus of coniferous trees or shrubs known as yews in the family Taxaceae. There are 8 species of yew, all of which are evergreen. They… Continue reading Herb of the Week

Herb of the Week: Mugwort This week’s herb is Mugwort. Mugwort(Artemisia vulgaris) Family:  Asteraceae, Other Names: Artemisia, Hierba de San Juan, Armoise, Vulgaris herba, Felon herb, St. John’s herb, Chrysanthemum weed, Herbe royale. Mugworts have been used medicinally and as culinary herbs. The parts that grow above the ground and the root are used to make… Continue reading Herb of the Week

Herb of the Week: Uva-Ursa, Bearberry This week’s herb is: Uva-Ursi, Bearberry Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi[Ericaceae]also known as Foxberry, Crowberry, Hog Cranberry, Kinnikinnick, Mealberry, Arberry Gender: Feminine, Element: Earth, Planet:  Saturn Uva ursi is a trailing evergreen shrub that produces red berries and flourishes in alpine forests in many regions, including North America and Europe. The long… Continue reading Herb of the Week