Herbs Herbs Adelma Grenier Simmons ( 1904- 1997) was one of the leading herbal figures in America in the 20th century. Her herb farm, Caprilands, was named after a former goat farm in Coventry, Connecticut. She started the farm in 1930 and was active there for the next 67 years. She was the author of many books. The International Herb Association presented Adelma Simmons with a lifetime achievement award. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adelma Simmons"
Aglaophotis is a rare herb which is said to grow in the Arabian desert. It is said to be referred to in the Kabbalah (although there is no concrete evidence of this). It has not been identified by modern botanists. References to Aglaophotis and to Orielibos (both of which are said to be magical herbs) are made in The Necronomicon by Simon. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aglaophotis"
The name Ambrosia was applied by Dioscorides and Pliny to certain herbs, and has been retained in modern botany for a genus of plants from which it has been extended to the group of dicotyledons called Ambrosiaceae, including Ambrosia, Xanthium and Iva, all annual herbaceous plants represented in America. Ambrosia artemisiofolia is the common American ragweed that brings so much misery to allergy sufferers from its anemophilous pollen. Ambrosia maritima and some other species occur also in the Mediterranean region. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ambrosia herbs"
Angelica is a genus of about 50 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far North as Iceland and Lapland. They grow to 1-2 m tall, with large bipinnate leaves and large compound umbels of white or greenish-white flowers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Angelica"
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens, syn. M. rotundifolia) is a member of the mint genus Mentha that ranges through southern and western Europe and the western Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous, upright perennial plant that is most commonly grown as a culinary herb and/or ground cover. ...more on Wikipedia about "Apple mint"
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi and Samm Al Ferakh, is a plant in Solanaceae or nightshade family. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ashwagandha"
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) of the Family Lamiaceae is also known as Albahaca, St. Joseph's Wort, and Sweet Basil. It is a tender low-growing annual herb, originally native to tropical Asia. It grows to between twenty and sixty centimetres tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves one and a half to five centimetres long and one to three centimetres broad. It tastes somewhat like cloves, with a strong, pungent, sweet smell. Basil is very sensitive to cold, with best growth in hot, dry conditions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Basil"
The Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae), also known as True Laurel, Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel, Laurel, or Bay Tree, is an evergreen tree or large shrub reaching 10–18 m tall, native to the Mediterranean region. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bay Laurel"
Bay leaf (plural bay leaves) are the aromatic leaves of several species of the Laurel family ( Lauraceae). Bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance, and may be used fresh or dried. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bay leaf"
Bison grass (Hierochloe odorata), also known as Vanilla grass or Sweet grass, is an aromatic herb which grows in northern Eurasia and North America. It is used in herbal medicine and manufacture of alcoholic beverages (see Zubrovka). It owes its specific aroma to the presence of coumarin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bison grass"
Bitters are an alcoholic herbal preparation with a bitter flavor. Bitters, once numerous, were formerly manufactured as patent medicines, but the few remaining varieties are principally used as an apéritif or in cocktails. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bitters"
Boldo (Peumus boldus Molina) is a plant native to the coastal region of Chile. Its leaves, which have a strong woody aroma, are used for culinary purposes, primarily in Latin America. The leaves are used in a similar manner to bay leaves. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boldo"
Bolivian coriander, quillquiña (also spelled quirquiña or quilquiña), or killi is an herbaceous plant whose leaves can be used as a seasoning. Their taste has been described as "somewhere between arugula, cilantro and rue." The plant is commonly grown in Mexico and South America for use in salsas. When full-grown, this annual grows to about 5 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bolivian Coriander"
Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as "starflower", is an annual herb native to central and eastern Europe. It grows to a height of 60-100 cm, and is bristly-hairy all over the stems and leaves; the leaves are alternate, simple, and 5-15 cm long. The flowers are small, blue or pink, with five narrow, triangular-pointed petals. It produces plenty of seeds and thus continues to grow and spread from where it is first sown or planted. ...more on Wikipedia about "Borage"
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Cassia obtusifolia L. (syn. C. tora; also formerly known as Emelista tora) is a plant in the genus Cassia. It is also known as foetid cassia, sickle senna, Chinese senna, sicklepod, sickle-pod, sickle pod, coffee weed, coffeeweed, coffee pod, coffee-pod, java bean, java-bean, or arsenic weed. It grows wild in North, Central, and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and is considered a particularly serious weed in many places. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cassia obtusifolia"
Catsear, also known as cat's ear or false dandelion, is a perennial, low-lying edible herb often found in lawns. The plant is native to Europe, but has also been introduced to the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. ...more on Wikipedia about "Catsear"
Chervil ( Anthriscus cerefolium), sometimes called garden chervil, is a delicate annual herb, usually used to flavor mild-flavoured foods such as poultry, some seafoods, and young vegetables. It is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chervil"
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a member of the onion family ( Alliaceae) grown for their leaves, which are used as an herb. Chives have a much milder flavor than onions or garlic. They are referred to only in the plural, because they grow in clumps rather than alone. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chives"
Cicely or Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a plant belonging to the family Apiaceae, native to central Europe; it is the sole species in the genus Myrrhis. It is a tall herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 2 m tall. The leaves are finely divided, feathery, up to 50 cm long. The flowers are white, 2-4 mm across, produced in large umbels. The seeds are slender, 15-25 mm long and 3-4 mm broad. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cicely"
Clary (Salvia sclarea) also known as Clary sage, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb in the genus Salvia, native to Europe east to central Asia. It grows to 1 m tall, with opposite leaves 10-20 cm long and 6-12 cm broad, with a thick woolly texture. The flowers are in several clusters of 2-6 together on the stem, 2.5-3.5 cm long, white to pink or pale purple. Its strong and unusual odour is considered "rank" by some, while others find it very attractive. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clary"
Comfrey is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertiliser uses. ...more on Wikipedia about "Comfrey"
The Common Rue (Ruta graveolens), also known as Herb-of-grace, is a species of rue grown as a herb. It is native to southern Europe. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. It also is grown as both a medicinal herb and as a condiment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Common Rue"
Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. ...more on Wikipedia about "Common sage"
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the most commonly used in cooking. Coriander belongs to the parsley or carrot family, Apiaceae. It is also commonly called cilantro (see below). ...more on Wikipedia about "Coriander"
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) is a herbaceous plant of the family Apiaceae, genus Anthriscus, common to Europe, Asia and parts of North Africa. It is related to other diverse members of Apiaceae such as parsley, carrot, hemlock and hogweed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cow Parsley" http://www.shortopedia.com, it's as simple as that!
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