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Aconitum variegatum

Aconitum variegatum

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Herb Garden

Taxonomy Family Name: Ranunculaceae Botanical Name:  Aconitum variegatum Common Name: European monkshood, Manchurian monkshood, Branched monkshood, Variegated monkshood, Variegated Monk’s-hood, European wolfsbane Description The use of this species of Aconitum...
Agasatache foeniculum

Agasatache foeniculum

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Herb Garden

Taxonomy Family Name: Lamiaceae Botanical Name:  Agastache Foeniculum (possible cultivated variety) Common Name: anise-hyssop, giant hyssop, lavender giant hyssop. Description Despite the common name, it is not closely related to hyssop (Hyssopus spp.), a European...
Ajuga Reptans

Ajuga Reptans

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Herb Garden

Taxonomy Family Name: Lamiaceae Botanical Name:  Ajuga reptans Common Name: Ajuga, Blue Bugle,  Bugleherb, Bugleweed, Bugle Weed, Carpet Bugle Description Historically, Ajuga was a common choice, externally applied, to stop bleeding (what herbalists call an...