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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 India. It belongs to the honeysuckle family and has small, pink, bell-shaped flowers. The rhizomes (underground stems) of the plant are the… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Spikenard

Jasmine About the Plant: Jasmine Jasminum officinale[Common Names; Common Jasmine, Summer Jasmine, Poet’s Jasmine, White Jasmine, True Jasmine, and Jessamine Jasmine also spelled jessamine, is a genus of about 200 species of fragrant-flowered shrubs and vines of the olive family (Oleaceae). The plants are native to tropical and temperate areas of the Old World. Several… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Jasmine

Herb of the Week: Heather This week’s herb is Heather Heather[Calluna vulgaris] common names: Common Heather, Scot’s heather, Heath, Froach, Ling, Scotch heather Gender: feminine, Element: Water, Planet: Venus, Heather, is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the flowering plant family Ericaceae. Small, branched shrub, grows to 2ft. Has tiny leaves and white, pink or pale purple flowers. It is found… Continue reading Herb of the Week