Author: JR Writer

Achille Millefolium, more popularly known as Common Yarrow, is a type of flowering herb well known for its healing capabilities. This plant, which can grow to as high as three feet tall, thrives in places where temperature is neither too … READ MORE

Hamamelis Virginiana or more commonly known as Witch Hazel is a flowering shrub that comes from the Hamamelidaceae family, Kingdom Plantae. The name Witch Hazel was derived from an old English word “wicce”, which means “pliant or bendable”. It is … READ MORE

Stellaria Media or more commonly known as Common Chickweed is an herbaceous plant that comes from the family of Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family), Kingdom Plantae. This herb earned its namesake due to the fact that it’s always being eaten by chickens. … READ MORE

Calendula Officinalis or more commonly known as Pot Marigold is a flowering plant that came from the Asteraceae (Daisy Family), Kingdom Plantae. The name Pot Marigold was derived from the words “Mary and Gold”. The true origin of this plant … READ MORE

Ulmus Rubra or more commonly known as Slippery Elm is a large sprawling tree that comes from the family of Ulmaceae, Kingdom Plantae. It is also known by other names, such as Red Elm and Indian Elm. It is native … READ MORE

Styphnolobium Japonicum or more commonly known as Japanese Pagoda is a tree that came from the family of Fabaceae (Pea). The name “Pagoda Tree” was given because it is often found in Buddhist temples. Contrary to its given name, this … READ MORE