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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: Heliotrope
Heliotrope About the Plant: Heliotrope Heliotropium indicum[Common Names; Cherry Pie Flower, Garden Heliotrope, Monkey Tail, Seaside Heliotrope, Quail Plant, Salt Heliotrope, and Chinese Parsley. Heliotropium indicum, also known as Indian heliotrope or Indian…
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Herb of the Month: Geranium
Geranium About the Plant: Geranium American Cranesbill[Geranium maculatum][genus Geranium][FamilyN.O. Geraniaceae][Common Names; Alum Root. Spotted Cranesbill. Wild Cranesbill. Storksbill. Alum Bloom. Wild Geranium. Chocolate Flower. Crowfoot. Dove’s-foot. Old Maid’s Nightcap. Shameface.] Herb Robert[Geranium robertianum][Common…