List of Herbs

Scientific Classification Kingdom:   Plantae (unranked):   Angiosperms (unranked):   Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order:    Apiales Family:    Apiaceae Genus:    Coriandrum Species:    C. Sativum Binomial name:    Coriandrum Sativum Coriander has its botanical name Coriandrum sativum, the other names are then or Chinese parsley. These are all seasonal herbs of the Apiaceae family. Coriander is indigenous…

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 (unranked):   Angiosperms (unranked):   Eudicots Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order:    Brassicales Family:    Brassicaeae Genus:    Raphanus Species:    Sativus Binomial name:    Raphanus Sativus Radish comes from the mustard family. Its botanical name Raphanus, a genus of the Brassicaceae family, is reportedly derived from an expression meaning ‘easily reared,’ which is…

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked):   Angiosperms (unranked):   Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order:    Myrtales Family:    Onagraceae Genus:    Oenothera Species O. Biennis Binomial Name: Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose which is technically called Oenothera is a member of the Onagraceae family. It is usually found in some parts of America like Central America and Mexico. This…

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked):   Angiosperms (unranked):   Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order:    Malvales Family:    Malvaceae Genus:    Althaea Species: A. Officinalis Binomial Name: Althaea Officinalis The common marshmallow is botanically known as Althaea Officinalis, a perennial species belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa, it was extensively used as a medicinal herb and…