Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Backhousia Species B. Citriodora Binomial Name: Backhousia Citriodora The Lemon myrtle plant is also known as lemon-scented myrtle, Lemon Scented Ironwood. Its scientific name is Backhousia Citriodora. It is a flowering plant. Its other names are Lemon…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Melissa Species: M. Officinalis Binomial Name: Melissa Officinalis Lemon balm, also known as Melissa Officinalis, Balm, and Balm Mint, is a perennial herb, used to make herbal medicines. The Lemon balm plant grows up to 70 -150cm…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Subfamily: Nepetoideae Genus: Lavandula Tribe: Lavandula Lavender is also known as Lavandula, English Lavender, True Lavender, Narrow Leaved Lavender, and Common Lavender. It is a flowering plant. It has a wonderful aroma and beautiful flowers. Lavender is…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Chomalveolata Order: Laminariales Class: Phaeophyceae Kelp is known as brown algae. It is also known as marine algae. It is an herb that comes from deep under the sea. It is the best herb for supplementing iodine. It belongs to the seaweed category that intakes minerals and nutrients present in…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Pinales Family: Cupressaceae Genus: Juniperus Class: Pinopsida The Juniper plant is coniferous and the berries of junipers are considered a spice and used in many culinary dishes. It is an evergreen plant. It provides a beautiful landscape with its fresh fragrance and well-defined structure. Juniper plants are…
There is a wide range of insects that we find on a daily basis in our environment. Some are harmful, whereas others are considered very beneficial for human beings. These insects turn into a nuisance when they invade houses and buildings. Some are also biting creatures that cause severe stink and redness. Insects like mosquitoes…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Malpighiales (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Family: Hypericaceae Genus: Hypericum Species: H. Perforatum Binomial Name: Hypericum Perforatum Saint John’s wort is also known as Common Saint John’s Wort and Perforates John’s Wort. Its botanical name is Hypericum Perforatum. It is a flowering plant…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Malpighiales Family: Irvingiaceae Genus: Irvingia Species: Gabonesis The Irving Gabonenesis plant is also known as wild mango, African mango, Dika, Ogbono, and Bush Mango. The fruit of Irvingia Gabonensis is similar to any mango fruit used for food and valued for protein and fat-rich nuts. Its…
When there is snow outside and cultivation outside becomes impossible, you can grow some of the herbs inside as you can very well grow inside. If you are used to fresh herbs and you cannot grow them outside due to extreme winters, the best way to keep your food tasty with fresh herbs is to…
Scientific Classification Herbs remind us of the spicy aroma that emanates from our kitchens on seasoning our food with good quality herbs. In each and every house there will be more than one herb in a dried form. As we all know, herbs can create magic in our dishes. And imagine how lucky we can…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Sapindales Family: Sapindaceae Genus: Aesculus Species: A. Hippocastanum Horse chestnut, also known as the Canker Tree, is a deciduous and Synoecious (having both male and female on the same plant) tree. Throughout the temperate world, it is widely cultivated along, the parks and the streets. It has…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Class: Equisetopsida Order: Equisetales Family: Equisetaceae Genus: Equisetum Species: E. Arvense The order Equisetales has only a lone extant family, the Horsetail family, sometimes also referred to as Equisetaceae, and its single surviving genus, Equisetum consists of about 20 species. Though most living horsetails are relegated under…