Catalogue of herbs and medicinal plants

The Almond is a small deciduous tree or shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. While often categorized with nuts in culinary contexts, the almond is botanically a drupe (a stone fruit). It is one of the oldest cultivated nut crops in the world. Botanical Description Size & Growth: The tree typically grows between 4 and

Angelica, often called “Garden Angelica” or “Holy Ghost,” is a perennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family. It has been used for centuries as both a medicinal herb and a culinary plant. Because it closely resembles poisonous plants like Hemlock, it should only be harvested by experts who can accurately identify the species. Botanical

Alpine Rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) The Alpine Rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) is an evergreen shrub that thrives just above the tree line in the Alps, Pyrenees, Jura, and northern Apennines. It prefers acidic soils and belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is also commonly known as the Alpenrose, Snow Rose, or Rusty-leaved Alpenrose. Botanical Structure Size &