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Mad-dog weed

Alisma plantago-aquatica

Alistma plantago-aquatica, commonly known as Water Plantain, is a versatile aquatic herb valued in traditional medicine...

Jack-by-the-hedge

Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata, commonly known as garlic mustard, is a biennial herb native to Europe but widely...

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

Allium ampeloprasum, commonly known as wild leek or elephant garlic, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging...

Onion

Allium cepa

Allium cepa, commonly known as the onion, is a versatile bulbous plant widely used in culinary...

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Allium schoenoprasum, commonly known as chives, is a versatile perennial herb prized for both culinary and...

Common alder

Alnus glutinosa

Alnus glutinosa, commonly known as the European alder, is a versatile wetland tree prized for its...

Fynbos aloe

Aloe succotrina

Aloe succotrina, commonly known as bitter aloe, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. Renowned...

Aloysia citriodora

Aloysia citrodora

Aloysiia citrodora, commonly known as lemon verbena, is a fragrant perennial shrub native to South America...

Siamese-ginger

Alpinia galanga

Alpinia galanga, commonly known as Greater Galangal, is a perennial herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family...

Chinese-ginger

Alpinia officinarum

Alpinia officiinarum, commonly known as Galangal, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family...

Marsh mallow

Althaea officinalis

Althaea officinalis, commonly known as Marshmallow, is a perennial herb cherished for its soothing medicinal properties...

Spiny amaranth

Amaranthus spinosus

Amaranthus spinosus, commonly known as spiny amaranth, is a resilient annual herb valued for its extensive...

Coastal ragweed

Ambrosia hispida

Ambrosia hispida, commonly known as Bristly Ragweed, is a perennial herb native to North American wetlands...

Bishop's weed

Ammi majus

Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop's weed, is a medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family...

Ammopiptanthus nanus

Ammopiptanthus nanus

Ammopiptanthus nanus, commonly known as the Dwarf Ammopiptan, is a resilient medicinal herb found in remote...

Devil's tongue

Amorphophallus konjac

Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as konjac or devil's tongue, is a versatile medicinal plant native to...

Elephant-yam

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, commonly known as Elephant Foot Yam, is a versatile medicinal tuber valued in traditional...

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Amphicarpaea bracteata, commonly known as American bristly bump merigold, is a distinctive perennial herb native to...

Leafless anabasis

Anabasis aphylla

Anabasis aphylla, commonly known as the leafless anahesis, is a resilient desert shrub native to the...

Cashew

Anacardium occidentale

Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree, is a versatile tropical plant valued for both...

Yopo

Anadenanthera peregrina

Anadenanthera peregrina, commonly known as Yopo, is a significant tropical tree valued for its psychoactive properties...

Levantnut

Anamirta cocculus

Animirta cocculus, commonly known as Fishberry or Peyote, is a climbing shrub native to tropical Asia...

Pineapple

Ananas comosus

Ananas comosus, commonly known as pineapple, is a tropical perennial plant celebrated for its succulent, nutrient-dense...

Anaphalis margaritacea

Anaphalis margaritacea

Anaphalis margaritacea, commonly known as the "Everlasting Flower," is a resilient medicinal herb cherished in traditional...

Jericho-rose

Anastatica hierochuntica

Anastatica hierochuntica, commonly known as the Rose of Jericho, is a unique desert plant famed for...

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Anemarrhena asphodeloides, commonly known as the Asphodel-leafed Anemarrhena, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific...

Apache-beads

Anemopsis californica

Anemopsis californica, commonly known as California anemopsis, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the moist,...

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill, is a fragrant annual herb celebrated in both culinary and...

Holy ghost

Angelica archangelica

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden Angelica, is a majestic perennial herb celebrated in traditional herbalism...

Dahurian angelica

Angelica dahurica

Angelica dahurica, commonly known as Dahurian Angelica, is a perennial herb highly valued in Traditional Chinese...

Chinese angelica

Angelica sinensis

Angelica sinensis, commonly known as Dong Quai, is a revered perennial herb central to Traditional Chinese...

Indian catmint

Anisomeles indica

Anisomeles indica, commonly known as Indian camphorweed, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical Asia...

Anisomeles malabarica

Anisomeles malabarica

Anisomeles malabarica, commonly known as Malabar False Stocks, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical...

Cherimoyer

Annona cherimola

Annona cherimola, commonly known as cherimoya, is a tropical fruit prized for its creamy, custard-like texture...

Pond apple

Annona glabra

Annona glabra, commonly known as the smooth custard apple, is a versatile tropical shrub native to...

Annona diversifolia

Annona macroprophyllata

Annona macroprophylla, commonly known as the large-leafed custard apple, is a significant medicinal plant native to...

Sugar apple

Annona mucosa

Annona mucosa, commonly known as the custard apple or sugar apple, is a tropical fruit-bearing plant...

Soursop

Annona muricata

Annona muricata, commonly known as soursop, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree prized for its nutritional and...

Custard-apple

Annona squamosa

Annona squamosa, commonly known as sugar apple or custard apple, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree prized...

Anredera baselloides

Anredera baselloides

Anredera baselloides, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices...

Anthoxanthum nitens

Anthoxanthum nitens

Anthoxanthum nitens, commonly known as Shining Oat-grass, is a perennial grass valued for its striking, lustrous...

Anthriscus cerefolium

Anthriscus cerefolium

Anthriscus cerefolium, commonly known as chervil, is a delicate biennial herb prized in culinary and medicinal...

Apios americana

Apios americana

Apios americana, commonly known as potato bean, is a unique perennial climbing vine native to North...

Wild celery

Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery, is a versatile medicinal herb prized for its therapeutic properties...

Indianhemp

Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum, commonly known as the "cannabis-leaved dogbane," is a medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa...

Blue columbine

Aquilegia brevistyla

Aquilegia brevistyla, commonly known as the Short-styled Columbine, is a delicate perennial wildflower native to specific...

Peanut

Arachis hypogaea

Arachis hypogaea, commonly known as the peanut or groundnut, is a versatile legume valued for both...

Japanese-asparagus

Aralia cordata

Aralia cordata, commonly known as Heartleaf Aralia, is a resilient perennial prized for its striking, heart-shaped...