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Elecampane (Inula helenium) Monograph

Elecampane (Inula helenium) Monograph

Posted by Nathan on 13th Mar 2020

Inula heleniumLatin Name: Inula heleniumCommon name(s): Elecampane, Elf Dock, Horseheal, Velvet Dock Family: AsteraceaeBotany: Elecampane grows up to 4 to 5 feet tall, and blooms from June to August … read more

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Posted by Nathan on 12th Feb 2020

Melissa officinalisLatin Name: Melissa officinalisCommon name(s): Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm, Balm Mint, Sweet Mary Family: Lamiaceae Botany: Lemon Balm is a perennial herb that grows up to 5 feet tall … read more

Elder Monograph (Sambucus Spp.)

Posted by Nathan on 24th Jan 2020

(Elder Flowers: photo by author)Sambucus Spp.Latin Name: Sambucus nigra, Sambucus canadensis L.Common name(s): Elder, Elderberry, Elder flower, Black Elder, European Elder, American ElderFamily: Ado … read more

Wild Oats (Avena sativa) Monograph

Posted by Nathan on 20th Mar 2019

Avena sativaAvena Sativa MonographLatin Name: Avena sativa Common name(s): Oats, Wild OatsFamily: PoaceaeBotany: Oats are a species of cereal grain, commonly used as a food for humans and livestock … read more