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Allium ampeloprasum

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

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

Althaea officinalis

Marsh mallow

Althaea officinalis

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

Ammi majus

Bishop's weed

Ammi majus

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

Anethum graveolens

Dill

Anethum graveolens

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

Angelica archangelica

Holy ghost

Angelica archangelica

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

Angelica sinensis

Chinese angelica

Angelica sinensis

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

Apium graveolens

Wild celery

Apium graveolens

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

Artemisia abrotanum

Southernwood

Artemisia abrotanum

Artemisia abrotanum, commonly known as Abrotanum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned...

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as tarragon, is a perennial herb celebrated for its distinct anise-like aroma...

Artemisia vulgaris

Common wormwood

Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as mugwort, is a perennial herb celebrated in traditional medicine for its...

Atropa bella-donna

Atropa bella-donna

Atropa bella-donna

Atropa belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade, is a highly toxic perennial herb native to Europe...

Camellia sinensis

Tea plant

Camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the tea plant, is a versatile evergreen shrub central to global...

Carum carvi

Caraway plant

Carum carvi

Carum carvi, commonly known as caraway, is a fragrant annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family...

Casimiroa edulis

White sapote

Casimiroa edulis

Casimiroa edulis, commonly known as the mountain papaya, is a perennial shrub native to the Andean...

Centaurea cyanus

Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower, is a striking annual herb celebrated for its vibrant blue...

Chamaemelum nobile

Chamamelum nobile

Chamaemelum nobile

Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman chamomile, is a cherished perennial herb celebrated for its soothing...

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Cichorium intybus, commonly known as chicory, is a versatile medicinal herb valued for its bitter properties...

Coriandrum sativum

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

Coriandrrum sativum, commonly known as coriander or cilantro, is a versatile aromatic herb valued globally. Beyond...

Cullen corylifolium

Blackdot

Cullen corylifolium

Cullen corylifolium, commonly known as Celery, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties...

Cymbopogon commutatus

Cymbopogon commutatus

Cymbopogon commutatus

Cymbopogon commutatus, commonly known as lemongrass, is a versatile aromatic grass celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned...

Datura stramonium

Devil's snare

Datura stramonium

Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimsonweed, is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the Solanaceae family...

Daucus carota

Bird's nest

Daucus carota

Daucus carota, commonly known as wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace, is a versatile biennial herb...

Dianthera pectoralis

Carpenter bush

Dianthera pectoralis

Dianthera pectoralis, commonly known as lungwort, is a medicinal herb valued for its respiratory benefits. Traditionally...

Dictamnus albus

Burning bush

Dictamnus albus

Dictamnus albus, commonly known as White Dittany, is a perennial herb prized for its fragrant, white...

Dipteryx odorata

Cumaru

Dipteryx odorata

Dipteryx odorata, commonly known as tonka bean, is a tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest...

Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora

Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora

Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora

Elaeagnus triflora var. triflora, commonly known as the triflora silverberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued...

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat plant

Fagopyrum esculentum

Fagopyrum esculentum, commonly known as buckwheat, is a versatile pseudocereal valued globally for its nutritional density...

Ferula assa-foetida

Asafoetida

Ferula assa-foetida

Ferula assa-foeida, commonly known as asafoetida, is a pungent medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family...

Ferula gummosa

Galbanum

Ferula gummosa

Ferula gummosa, commonly known as Asafoetida or Hing, is a perennial herb prized for its pungent,...

Ferula moschata

Muskroot

Ferula moschata

Ferula moschata, commonly known as musk ferula, is a perennial plant highly valued in traditional medicine...

Ficus carica

Common fig

Ficus carica

Ficus carica, commonly known as the common fig, is a versatile Mediterranean plant celebrated for its...

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as fennel, is a versatile aromatic herb celebrated in both culinary and...

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Liquorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly known as licorice, is a perennial legume celebrated in traditional medicine for centuries...

Hordeum vulgare

Barley plant

Hordeum vulgare

Hordeum vulgare, commonly known as barley, is a versatile cereal grain widely cultivated for food and...

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as Smooth Hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America...

Hydrangea paniculata

Paniculate hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata

Hydrangea paniculata, commonly known as panicle hydrangea, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its large,...

Hypericum perforatum

Common st. john's wort

Hypericum perforatum

Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a perennial flowering plant revered in traditional...

Inula helenium

Large scabious

Inula helenium

Inula helenium, commonly known as elecampane, is a powerful medicinal perennial renowned for its therapeutic properties...

Juniperus rigida var. rigida

Juniperus rigida var. rigida

Juniperus rigida var. rigida

Juniperus rigida var. rigida, commonly known as the rigid juniper, is a resilient evergreen conifer native...

Lavandula angustifolia

English lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, is a cherished perennial herb prized for its aromatic...

Levisticum officinale

Lovage

Levisticum officinale

Levisticum officinale, commonly known as lovage, is a perennial herb valued for its intense, celery-like aroma...

Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as German chamomile, is a cherished medicinal herb celebrated for its soothing...

Morus alba

White mulberry

Morus alba

Morus alba, commonly known as the White Mulberry, is a versatile deciduous tree prized for its...

Nardostachys jatamansi

Indian nard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Nardostachys jatamansi, commonly known as Spikenard, is a precious perennial herb valued in traditional Ayurvedic and...

Opopanax chironium

Hercules-all-heal

Opopanax chironium

Opopanax chironium, commonly known as wild celery or gum elemi, is a perennial herb prized in...

Passiflora edulis

Passion fruit

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a tropical climbing vine celebrated for its aromatic,...

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

Pastinacica sativa, commonly known as wild parsnip, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Eurasia. While...