Plants
- acoraceae
- amaryllidaceae (liliaceae)
- apinaceae
- apocynaceae
- asteraceae (compositae)
- betulaceae
- boraginaceae
- brassicaceae
- caprifoliaceae
- cupressaceae
- equisetaceae
- fabaceae
- glossulariaceae
- hypericaceae
- lamiaceae (labiatae)
- malvaceae
- papaveraceae
- plant family
- plantaginaceae
- polygonaceae
- ranunculaceae
- rosaceae
- rubiaceae
- sapindaceae
- theaceae
- urticaceae
- verbenaceae
- violaceae
Tea plant, Camellia sinensis
When it comes to the tea plant, Camellia sinensis or assamica, it is almost impossible not to overlook things worth mentioning. So, forgive me if I missed anything. I will…
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Thyme, common, Thymus vulgaris L.
Some herbs are well-known because they appear in every spice rack. Common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is one of them. Originally, mostly people from the countries around the Mediterranean Sea used…
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Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L.
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis, is one of those plant that I encountered everywhere in the area I grew up in. The moist river clay in our area made this plant feel…
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Vervain, Verbena officinalis L.
When it comes to wise women's herbs, I cannot but include vervain, Verbena officinalis. This plant has been praised since ancient times for its medicinal and magical properties. Back then,…
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Watercress, Nasturtium officinale
I love watercress, Nasturtium officinale. Its spicy, refined taste suits many dishes and it is packed with nutrients. Not too long ago, you could easily find this plant in the…
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Willow, white, Salix alba L.
If I had to choose one tree to put in my garden, it would be the white willow, Salix alba. It may not be as majestic as some other trees,…
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Woodruff, Galium odoratum L.
A dear little plant with great deeds, that describes woodruff, Galium odoratum, to a tee. With its small flowers and light-green, hand-shaped leaves it is easy to miss this plant.…
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Wormwood, Artemisa absinthium L.
I personally think wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, is a beautiful plant with its fine grey-green mass of leaves. However, many people do not appreciate it in their garden because it does…
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Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, is a common plant that you can see everywhere on the roadsides in the Netherlands. It is a real powerhouse with an awful lot of applications, both…
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