Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Agropyron Species: A. Cristatuml Wheatgrass is a food that is prepared by the cotyledons of the wheat plant. Wheatgrass is also known as Couch Grass, Dog Grass, Durfa Grass, and Agropyron. Its roots and rhizomes are used in making medicines. It is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brassicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: N. Officinal The Watercress plant is also known as Nasturtium Officinale. It is a perennial plant and botanically related to Radish, Garden Cress, Wasabi, and Mustard. Watercress is also known as Berros, Agriao, Cresson, Jal-Halim, and Indian cress. It is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brasicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: E. Japonicum The Wasabi plant is also known as Namida, Bergestockrose, and Japanese Horseradish. Every part of the plant is very useful. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer. It has a…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brasicales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Nasturtium Species: E. Japonicum Valerian is a flowering perennial herb. It is also known as all-heal, Baldrain, Garden Heliotrope, Garden Valerian, Common Valerian, and Fragrant valerian. An extract of its flower was used as a scent in the 16th Century. In Herbal…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Arctostaphylos Species: A. Uva-Ursi Uva ursi plant is also known as Pinemat Manzanita, Bearberry, Hog Berry, Mountain Box, Arberry, Mountain Cranberry, and Kinnikinnick. It is a woody ground cover shrub. In gardens, it is an attractive evergreen plant and is also used…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Zingiberales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots (unranked): Commelinids Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Curcuma Species: C. Longa Binomial Name: Curcuma Longa Turmeric, called Curcuma Longa, is a herbaceous and perennial plant, that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It is an herb, also known as…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Zygophyllales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Family: Zygophyllaceae Genus: Tribulus Species: T. Terrestris Binomial Name: Tribulus Terrestris The Tribulus Terrestris plant has many common names. It is also known As Bindii, Burra Gokharu, Caltrop, Devil’s Thorn, Puncture Vine, Tackweed, Cat’s…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Thymus Thyme is also known as thymus. It is a perennial herb that has medicinal and culinary uses. It is also used as an ornamental plant. The Thyme plant has antiseptic, anti-fungal, antispasmodic, and anti-parasitic properties. Its fragrance is appealing and is used…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Family: Asteraceae Genus: Artemisia Species: A. Dracunculus Binomial Name: Artemisia Dracunculus The scientific name of tarragon is Artemisia Dracunculus. It is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. Tarragon is also known as wild tarragon,…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Melaleuca Tea tree oil is also known as melaleuca oil. It is an essential oil. When taken by mouth, it is toxic. It is widely used in skin washes and cosmetics. The Melaleuca plant or tea tree plant is famous for its essential…
Scientific Classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asterales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Family: Asteraceae Genus: Stevia Species: S. Rebaudiana Binomial Name: Stevia Rebaudiana The Stevia plant is a substitute for sugar. It is also known as Honey Leaf Plant, Sweet Leaf Stevia, and Sugar Leaf….
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asparagales Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Scilla Subfamily: Scilloideae Squill is also known as Scilla, Sea Onion, European Squill, White Squill, Indian Squill, Sea Squill, Red Squill, and Mediterranean Squill. It is a bulb-forming perennial herbal plant. Its species are grown…