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…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Family: Lamiaceae Subfamily: Nepetoideae Genus: Mentha Tribe: Mentheae Species: M. Spicata Binomial Name: Mentha Spicata The Spearmint plant is a species of mint. It is a herbaceous perennial plant…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Family: Ulmaceae Genus: Ulmus Species: U. Rubra Binomial Name: Ulmus Rubra Slippery Elm is also known as Gray Elm, Red Elm, Soft Elm, Indian Elm, and Moose Elm. It is a deciduous tree….
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Lamiales Family: Ulmaceae Genus: Ulmus Senna is a flowering plant. It is also known as locust plant, wild senna, and Cassia Senna. There are 260 to 350 species of this plant which includes trees, shrubs, and herbs. It is a semi-evergreen to a deciduous plant belonging to…