May 2020

Scientific Name: (Carum carvi,  Apiaceae Family) Common Name: Caraway,  meridian fennel, and Persian cumin (but it is not cumin) Medicinal Part:  The seed Description: This is a hardy biennial herb […]

Scientific Name: (Chelidonium majus, Papaveraceae Family) Common Name: Chelidonium, Garden Celandine, Great Celandine, Tetterwort Medicinal Part: Rootstock, Herb Description: Celandine is a biennial or perennial plant widespread in damp, rich

Scientific Name: (Veronica off., Scrophulariaceae Family – may be classified in the Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae) now) Common Name:     Paul’s Betony, Groundheal, Groundhele, Fluellin, Veronica, Low Speedwell, Common Gypsy weed,

Scientific Name: (Scultellaria lateriflora, Mint Family) Common Name:  Side-flowering Skullcap, Mad Dogwood, Blue Pimpernell, Hoodwort Medicinal Part:  The Whole Plant Description: Skullcap has a small, fibrous, yellow perennial root, with

Scientific Name: (Iris Versicolor, Iris Family) Common Names:   Iris, Flag Lily, Liver Lily, Water Flag, Snake Lily Medicinal Part:   The Rhizome Description: Blue Flag is common throughout the United

Scientific Name: (Cichorium intibus) Common Name: Succory, Endive Medicinal Part:   The Root Description: Chicory is a perennial herb, native of Europe but has become thoroughly naturalized in the United

Scientific Name: (Chionanthus virginica, Olive Family) Common Name:    Fringe Tree, Poison Ash Medicinal Part:   Bark of the Root Description: This is a shrub or small tree, growing from 8 to

Scientific Name: (Lythrum salicaria, Loosestrife/Lythraceae Family) Common Name: Sage willow, Rainbow weed, Purple willow herb Medicinal Part: The Herb Description: Loosestrife grows from two to four feet high and branches

Scientific Name: (Coptis trofolia, Crowfoot Family) Common Name: Mouth Root, Canker Root, Yellow Root Medicinal Part: The root and plant Description: This plant has a small, creeping perennial root of

Scientific Name: (Vernonia fasciculata, Composite Family) Common Name: Common Ironweed Medicinal Part: The Root primarily (notations of seed and flower uses – I may make a bitters vinegar of seed/flower