Purslane is one of those humble plants that most people overlook, or worse, rip out as a weed. Yet this small, sprawling succulent has been cherished for centuries as both food and medicine. Found in gardens, sidewalks, and open fields…
There are plants that invite your admiration — and then there are those that demand your respect. Foxglove belongs firmly to the latter. Rising in tall spires of pink, white, and purple, its blossoms nod gently in the wind like…
In ancient forests, you might miss it if you’re not looking closely — a cascading white mass that looks more like a waterfall of icicles than a mushroom. But this strange and beautiful fungus, known as Lion’s Mane, has been…
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Everlasting (often called immortelle) is a sunny, resinous-flowered plant prized in folk medicine and gentle skincare. Plant profile Common names: Everlasting, Immortelle, Immortelle flower. Typical species used: Helichrysum italicum (Mediterranean immortelle), Helichrysum stoechas, and related Helichrysum species; note that some…
Confusing two plants can sometimes be inconvenient, but in the case of hemlock and wild carrot, it can be deadly. Both belong to the Apiaceae family, share umbrella-shaped clusters of small white flowers, and grow in similar habitats. Yet one…
Blackthorn, also known as sloe, is a hardy, thorny shrub native to Europe and Western Asia, though it has adapted well to parts of North America. It produces delicate white blossoms in early spring, often before its leaves appear, followed…
Fennel is one of those plants that straddles the line between food and medicine. You may have seen its feathery green leaves or its bulb-like base in markets, but unless you’ve cooked with it, the question lingers: what does fennel…
