Vaccinium macrocarpon, the American cranberry: taxonomy, morphology, bog habitat, flood cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and conservation.
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Crataegus monogyna (Common Hawthorn): Botanical Profile
Crataegus monogyna, the common hawthorn of European hedgerows: taxonomy, morphology, range, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Salvia officinalis (Common Sage): Complete Botanical Profile
Common sage, Salvia officinalis L., a grey-leaved Mediterranean subshrub of the Lamiaceae: taxonomy, morphology, range, cultivation and phytochemistry.
Rheum officinale (Medicinal Rhubarb): Complete Botanical Profile
Rheum officinale, medicinal rhubarb: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation in one complete profile.
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel): Complete Botanical Profile
Sheep-sorrel (Rumex acetosella): taxonomy, morphology, acid-soil habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry, history and conservation of a global colonist.
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel): Complete Botanical Profile
Hamamelis virginiana, the American witch hazel: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry, history and the autumn flowering that defines it.
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger): Complete Botanical Profile
Complete botanical profile of the yellow geiger (Cordia lutea): taxonomy, morphology, dry-forest habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and history.
Ligustrum lucidum (Glossy Privet): Complete Botanical Profile
Glossy-privet (Ligustrum lucidum): taxonomy, morphology, distribution, cultivation, phytochemistry, history and its record as a subtropical invader.
Petroselinum crispum (Parsley): Complete Botanical Profile
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) in botanical detail: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and toxic look alikes.
Rheum rhabarbarum (Rhubarb): Complete Botanical Profile
Rheum rhabarbarum, garden rhubarb: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry and history of a perennial with fleshy stalks and toxic leaves.
Melilotus officinalis (Yellow Sweet Clover): Botanical Profile
Yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis): taxonomy, morphology, habitat, phenology, coumarin chemistry, history and conservation in one full profile.
Prunella vulgaris (Self-Heal): Complete Botanical Profile
Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris L.) is one of the most widely distributed herbs on Earth. Taxonomy, morphology, habitat, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot): Complete Botanical Profile
Sanguinaria canadensis, or bloodroot, is a spring ephemeral of eastern North American woodland, named for the red latex of its rhizome. Full botanical profile.
Cordia sinensis (Grey-leaved Cordia): Complete Botanical Profile
Grey-leaved-cordia (Cordia sinensis): taxonomy, synonyms, field description, dry-country habitat, phenology, phytochemistry and conservation status.
Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright): Complete Botanical Profile
Euphrasia officinalis, common eyebright: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and history of a hemiparasitic meadow herb.
Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff): Complete Botanical Profile
Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a low perennial herb that carpets Old World woodland floors and releases its coumarin scent only once dried.
Tilia americana (American Basswood): Complete Botanical Profile
American-basswood (Tilia americana L.) is the largest linden native to North America: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, phenology and conservation status.
Rheum tanguticum (Tangut Rhubarb): Complete Botanical Profile
Rheum tanguticum, the Tangut rhubarb: taxonomy, morphology, alpine habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry, history and conservation of a Chinese endemic herb.
Viscum album (European Mistletoe): Complete Botanical Profile
European-mistletoe (Viscum album): taxonomy, morphology, haustorial system, distribution, phenology, phytochemistry, toxicity and conservation.
Rheum palmatum (Chinese Rhubarb): Complete Botanical Profile
Chinese-rhubarb (Rheum palmatum): taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry and history of a giant herb from the mountains of China.
Trifolium pratense (Red Clover): Complete Botanical Profile
Complete botanical profile of red clover (Trifolium pratense): taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Solanum mammosum (Nipplefruit): Complete Botanical Profile
Solanum mammosum, the nipplefruit: taxonomy, morphology, distribution, phytochemistry and history of the golden nightshade berry with udder-like lobes.
Ligusticum porteri (Osha): Complete Botanical Profile
Ligusticum porteri, or osha, is a robust perennial of the Apiaceae confined to the mountains of western North America, with an unmistakably aromatic rhizome.
Sassafras albidum (Sassafras): Complete Botanical Profile
Sassafras albidum, the North American sassafras: taxonomy, its three leaf shapes, habitat, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry, history and conservation.
Crataegus mexicana (Mexican Hawthorn): Botanical Profile
Crataegus mexicana, the Mexican hawthorn or tejocote, is a highland tree of Mexico and Guatemala. Full botanical profile: taxonomy, morphology, ecology.
Zea mays (Maize): Complete Botanical Profile
Maize (Zea mays) is a large monoecious annual grass from Mesoamerica. Taxonomy, morphology, phenology, phytochemistry and its long domestication history.
Nardostachys jatamansi (Spikenard): Complete Botanical Profile
Nardostachys jatamansi, the spikenard of antiquity: a critically endangered Himalayan herb whose aromatic rhizome crossed continents for two thousand years.
Solanum melongena (Eggplant): Complete Botanical Profile
Complete botanical profile of Solanum melongena, the eggplant: taxonomy, morphology, distribution, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and history.
Moringa oleifera (Drumstick Tree): Complete Botanical Profile
Moringa oleifera, the drumstick tree: taxonomy, morphology, native range, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and conservation in one complete profile.
Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine): Complete Botanical Profile
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is the widest ranging conifer on Earth: orange flaking bark, paired blue-green needles and a range from Scotland to Siberia.
Dioscorea hispida (Asiatic Bitter Yam): Complete Botanical Profile
Dioscorea hispida, the Asiatic bitter yam: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, phenology, phytochemistry and the documented toxicity of its huge starchy tubers.
Ferula linkii (Giant Canary Fennel): Complete Botanical Profile
Ferula linkii, the giant Canary fennel: taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry and history of the largest wild umbellifer of the Canaries.
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil): Complete Botanical Profile
Ocimum tenuiflorum, holy basil or tulsi, is an aromatic perennial of the Lamiaceae: taxonomy, morphology, range, cultivation and phytochemistry.
Gardenia jasminoides (Cape Jasmine): Complete Botanical Profile
Cape-jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides): taxonomy, morphology, habitat, cultivation, phytochemistry and history of this fragrant Rubiaceae shrub from Asia.
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel): Complete Botanical Profile
Complete botanical profile of Foeniculum vulgare: taxonomy confirmed in IPNI and POWO, morphology, distribution, cultivation, phenology, phytochemistry and history of fennel.
Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant): Complete Botanical Profile
The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, is the evergreen shrub behind green, white, oolong, black and puerh tea: one species, many ways of picking and oxidising.
Jacaranda caroba (Caroba): Botanical Profile
Jacaranda caroba (Vell.) DC. is a woody shrub of the family Bignoniaceae that belongs to the lower stratum of the Brazilian cerrado, where it rarely grows…
Aloe vera (True Aloe): Complete Botanical Profile
Aloe vera is a perennial succulent in the family Asphodelaceae that builds a tight basal rosette of thick, stiff leaves edged with hard white teeth…
Curcuma longa (Turmeric): Complete Botanical Profile
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous perennial herb in the Zingiberaceae, the same family as ginger and cardamom, known only as a cultivated plant.
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica): Properties and Benefits
Discover the blackberry lily (Iris domestica). Complete guide on she gan in TCM, respiratory benefits, toxicity, and contraindications.
Purple Amaranth (Amaranthus blitum): Properties and Uses
Discover the purple amaranth (Amaranthus blitum). Complete guide on nutrition, traditional medicinal uses, benefits, and contraindications.
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of bee balm (Monarda didyma). Complete guide on Oswego tea, thymol benefits, uses, and contraindications.
Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale). Complete guide on guaiac resin, traditional uses, and contraindications.
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea). Complete guide on relaxing effects, Egyptian history, and contraindications.
Lesser Galangal (Alpinia officinarum): Benefits and Uses
Discover the therapeutic properties of lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum). Complete guide on galangin, TCM uses, benefits, and contraindications.
Candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus): Properties and Benefits
Discover the candlenut tree (Aleurites moluccanus). Complete guide on kukui oil benefits, traditional uses, toxicity, and contraindications.
Rhatany (Krameria lappacea): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of rhatany (Krameria lappacea). Complete guide on oral health benefits, tannins, uses, and contraindications.
Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum). Complete guide on hematoxylin, traditional uses, and contraindications.
Angico (Anadenanthera colubrina): Properties and Benefits
Discover the angico tree (Anadenanthera colubrina). Complete guide on traditional uses, vilca history, properties, and safety warnings.
Caroba (Jacaranda caroba): Properties and Benefits
Discover the therapeutic properties of caroba (Jacaranda caroba). Complete guide on Brazilian Cerrado uses, skin benefits, and contraindications.