Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family. It is often used as an herb and has strong antiseptic properties. Lavender’s genus name, Latin name, and common name all come from the word “lavare” which means “to wash.” This refers to its pungent fragrance when crushed or rubbed. Why is my lavender plant dying? …
Basil plants are plants that you can use for cooking. They are a part of the mint family, and like many other plants in this family, basil doesn’t do well with a lot of sunlight. If you want to learn more about how to care for this plant, read on! If you’re growing basil in …
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Lavender is a flower that has been known to be utilized for its aromatic and purifying qualities. Lavender is a perennial herb with leaves that have distinctive linear markings. It flowers in late summer, producing purple flowers on spikes of varying heights from four inches to two feet tall. It has been used by humans …
The tallest grass in the world is actually Bamboo. There are many varieties, with heights reaching up to 100 feet or more. It is a giant grass and it has been harvested for building materials, food, and animal feed. The Chinese used it as a building material and some of their buildings are still standing …
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This article is about the answer to a question many have asked. It’s not just a “yes” or “no”. Wheat can be classified as both a vegetable and a grain. It depends on how you categorize it, but for this post, let’s turn to the dictionary for an answer. Merriam-Webster defines wheat as “a plant …
The Cebu Blue Pothos is an excellent houseplant to add color to any room, balcony or patio. The undivided lance-shaped leaves are a beautiful blue-green color and the plant will produce small white flowers when mature. This is a low-maintenance plant that is as easy to grow on its own as it is in a …
The resurrection plant or resurrection lily is a plant of the genus “Selaginella lepidophylla”. This plant originates from the desert area of the southwestern part of the United States and northern Mexico. The plants are very popular among succulent collectors for their unique abilities to store water in their leaves and stem so that they …
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Growing Crocus flowers is very easy. Crocus are self-sown flowers, which means that their seeds naturally just sprout without any special requirements. Basically, you need a bare spot for the seeds to grow and a good amount of patience for waiting until they bloom. The first step is to clear an area called a bed …
What is Chinese Lantern Plant? The name “Chinese lantern” was commonly given because the orange pods that look like paper boxes with small candles inside look like Chinese blades. Physalis alkekengi (Chinese Lantern plant) is native to southern Europe, southern Asia, and Japan. The season of interest occurs for the first time when the plant …
Spanish oregano (also called Mexican oregano) is actually a member of the mint family, not the oregano family. The dried leaves have a similar taste to Mexican oregano. Herbs of Mexico says that “some people substitute the leaves for common oregano, but it is not the same.” Yet in Mexican cuisine, it’s used just like …
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