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Marshmallow
Latin Name:
Althaea officinalis
Description of Appearance:
Althaea officinalis is a perennial herb with soft, velvety leaves and pale pink flowers on tall stems.
Common Names:
Marshmallow plant
Althaea
White mallow
Mallow
Marshmallow
May Chang
Latin Name:
Litsea cubeba
Description of Appearance:
May Chang is a small tropical tree with aromatic leaves and small fruits.
Common Names:
May Chang
Litsea
Chinese pepper
Mountain pepper
Metel
Latin Name:
Datura metel
Description of Appearance:
Datura metel is a shrub-like plant with large, trumpet-shaped flowers that can be white or purple in color. The plant has dark green leaves and thorny fruit capsules.
Common Names:
Metel
Horn of Plenty
Devil's Trumpet
Milk Thistle
Latin Name:
Silybum marianum
Description of Appearance:
Spiky purple flower with white marbled leaves
Common Names:
Milk Thistle
Mint
Latin Name:
Mentha
Description of Appearance:
Mint plants typically have bright green leaves that are often toothed or serrated. They have a refreshing aroma and are commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications.
Common Names:
Mint
Spearmint
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Moldavian Dragonhead
Latin Name:
Dracocephalum moldavica
Description of Appearance:
Moldavian Dragonhead is a herbaceous plant with spikes of pink to lavender flowers borne on upright stems. The leaves are aromatic and toothed, adding to the visual appeal of the plant.
Common Names:
Moldavian Dragonhead
Moldavian Balm
Moldavian Mint
Mullein
Latin Name:
Verbascum thapsus
Description of Appearance:
tall plant with fuzzy leaves
Common Names:
Mullein
Myrrh
Latin Name:
Commiphora myrrha
Description of Appearance:
Myrrh is a small, thorny tree with knotted branches and sparse foliage. It produces small white flowers and yields a resin that is highly aromatic.
Common Names:
Myrrh
Myrtle
Latin Name:
Myrtus communis
Description of Appearance:
Myrtle is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Common Names:
Myrtle
Common Myrtle
True Myrtle
Narrow-leaved Peppermint
Latin Name:
Eucalyptus radiata
Description of Appearance:
Eucalyptus radiata is a tall evergreen tree with narrow, lance-shaped leaves that release a strong, refreshing aroma when crushed. The tree has smooth greyish bark that peels in strips.
Common Names:
Narrow-leaved Peppermint
Narrow-leaved Scented Gum
Forstpresko
Black Peppermint
Narrow-leaved purple coneflower
Latin Name:
Echinacea angustifolia
Description of Appearance:
Echinacea angustifolia is a herbaceous perennial plant that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces distinctive pink to purple daisy-like flowers with prominent spiky orange-brown centers.
Common Names:
Narrow-leaved purple coneflower
Blacksamson echinacea
Blacksamson
Kansas snakeroot
Narrowleaf arnica
Latin Name:
Arnica angustifolia
Description of Appearance:
Narrowleaf arnica is a perennial herb with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in mountainous regions and has a distinct yet delicate appearance.
Common Names:
Narrowleaf arnica
Angustifolia arnica
Neem tree
Latin Name:
Azadirachta indica
Description of Appearance:
The neem tree is a fast-growing tree with a dense and spreading crown, typically reaching a height of 15-20 meters. It has compound leaves with a serrated margin, small white flowers, and oval-shaped fruit that turns yellow when ripe.
Common Names:
Neem tree
Indian lilac
Margosa tree
Neroli
Latin Name:
Citrus aurantium
Description of Appearance:
The Neroli plant is a citrus tree with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Common Names:
Neroli
Orange Blossom
Nettle
Latin Name:
Urtica dioica
Description of Appearance:
plant with stinging hairs
Common Names:
Nettle
Norway Spruce
Latin Name:
Picea abies
Description of Appearance:
The Norway Spruce is a large evergreen conifer with a conical shape, needle-like leaves that are dark green on the upper side and silvery-white underneath, and cylindrical cones that hang down from the branches.
Common Names:
Norway Spruce
European Spruce
Common Spruce
Not applicable
Latin Name:
Plantae
Description of Appearance:
Plantae is a taxonomic group that includes all plants, encompassing a wide range of species with diverse appearances.
Common Names:
N/A
Not applicable
Notoginseng
Latin Name:
Panax notoginseng
Description of Appearance:
Panax notoginseng is a perennial herb that belongs to the Araliaceae family. It typically grows up to about 1-1.5 meters in height and has serrated leaves that are arranged in a whorled pattern around the stem. The plant produces small white flowers that develop into red berries.
Common Names:
Notoginseng
Sanchi
Chinese ginseng
Nutgrass
Latin Name:
Cyperus rotundus
Description of Appearance:
Cyperus rotundus is a perennial grass-like plant with long, thin leaves and small, brown, globular tubers that resemble nuts.
Common Names:
Nutgrass
Yellow nut sedge
Purple nut sedge
Nut grass
Coco-grass
Red nut sedge
Khmer kravanh chruk
Nutmeg
Latin Name:
Myristica fragrans
Description of Appearance:
A tropical evergreen tree that produces two spices - nutmeg and mace. The tree has dark green leaves, small yellow flowers, and produces a fruit that splits to reveal the nutmeg seed inside.
Common Names:
Nutmeg
Mace
Oak
Latin Name:
Quercus
Description of Appearance:
Quercus trees are known for their large, spreading canopies and distinctive acorns. They can vary in size and shape depending on the species.
Common Names:
Oak
Oats
Latin Name:
Avena sativa
Description of Appearance:
Avena sativa is a species of grass known for its edible seeds, which are a staple food crop in many parts of the world. It typically has tall, slender stems with long leaves and produces oat grains at the top of the plant.
Common Names:
Oats
Common Oats
Olive Tree
Latin Name:
Olea europaea
Description of Appearance:
The Olea europaea, known as the Olive Tree, is a medium-sized evergreen tree with small, silver-green leaves and a gnarled trunk.
Common Names:
Olive Tree
Common Olive
Onion
Latin Name:
Allium cepa
Description of Appearance:
The Allium cepa plant is a biennial or perennial plant with underground bulbs. It has long, slender green leaves that emerge from the base and a spherical bulb at the root.
Common Names:
Onion
Common Onion
Bulb Onion
Opium poppy
Latin Name:
Papaver somniferum
Description of Appearance:
Opium poppy is an annual flowering plant with large rounded petals in shades of white, pink, or purple. It has distinctive seed pods that contain the plant's valuable and dangerous latex.
Common Names:
Opium poppy
Breadseed poppy
Orange
Latin Name:
Citrus sinensis
Description of Appearance:
The Orange tree is an evergreen that can reach heights of up to 25 feet, with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers. The fruit is a round orange berry with a thick, dimpled rind.
Common Names:
Orange
Blood Orange
Oregano
Latin Name:
Origanum vulgare
Description of Appearance:
Oregano is a small perennial herb with aromatic leaves that are green and oval-shaped. It also produces small white or pink flowers.
Common Names:
Oregano
Wild marjoram
Pacific yew
Latin Name:
Taxus brevifolia
Description of Appearance:
The Taxus brevifolia is an evergreen conifer tree with small, dark green needles and red, berry-like fruits. It has a conical shape and can grow up to 20 to 60 feet tall.
Common Names:
Pacific yew
Western yew
Western hemlock
California yew
Palo Santo
Latin Name:
Bursera graveolens
Description of Appearance:
Palo Santo is a tree that can grow up to 20 feet tall, with a gray-brown trunk and small green leaves. The wood has a unique sweet and woody aroma when burned.
Common Names:
Palo Santo
Holy Wood
Sacred Wood
Paper Birch
Latin Name:
Betula papyrifera
Description of Appearance:
The Betula papyrifera, commonly known as the Paper Birch, is a medium-sized deciduous tree that typically has white bark that peels in thin, papery layers. The leaves are oval-shaped and green with toothed edges.
Common Names:
Paper Birch
Canoe Birch
American White Birch
Parsley
Latin Name:
Petroselinum crispum
Description of Appearance:
Parsley is a biennial herb with bright green, finely divided leaves that are used as a culinary herb or garnish.
Common Names:
Parsley
Passionflower
Latin Name:
Passiflora
Description of Appearance:
Passiflora plants are known for their unique, intricate flowers with radial filaments and colorful corona. The leaves are often lobed and can be quite large depending on the species.
Common Names:
Passionflower
Passiflora
Patchouli
Latin Name:
Pogostemon cablin
Description of Appearance:
Patchouli is a fragrant herb with upright stems, furry leaves, and small, pale pink flowers. It grows up to 3 feet tall and is known for its strong, earthy aroma.
Common Names:
Patchouli
Peanut
Latin Name:
Arachis hypogaea
Description of Appearance:
Arachis hypogaea is a leguminous plant that grows as an annual, typically reaching a height of 20-50 cm. It produces yellow flowers that develop into pods containing typically 2 seeds, which are the edible peanuts.
Common Names:
Peanut
Groundnut
Earthnut
Goober
Pennyroyal
Latin Name:
Mentha pulegium
Description of Appearance:
Pennyroyal is a creeping perennial herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It has a strong minty aroma.
Common Names:
Pennyroyal
European Pennyroyal
Pudding grass
Peppermint Eucalyptus
Latin Name:
Eucalyptus dives
Description of Appearance:
Eucalyptus dives is a tree with smooth, white or grey bark and aromatic leaves that exude a peppermint scent when crushed.
Common Names:
Eucalyptus Dives
Peppermint Eucalyptus
Peppermint
Latin Name:
Mentha piperita
Description of Appearance:
Minty-scented leaves
Common Names:
Peppermint
Perilla
Latin Name:
Perilla frutescens
Description of Appearance:
Perilla frutescens is a herbaceous plant that is part of the mint family. It has green leaves with serrated edges and a strong aromatic scent.
Common Names:
Perilla
Shiso
Beefsteak plant
Purple mint
Peru Balsam
Latin Name:
Myroxylon balsamum
Description of Appearance:
Peru Balsam is a resinous tree that exudes a balsamic substance. It has dark green leaves and produces small flowers that develop into fruit pods.
Common Names:
Peru Balsam
Balsam Peru
Pine Family
Latin Name:
Pinaceae
Description of Appearance:
The Pinaceae family includes coniferous trees with needle-like leaves and typically produce cones.
Common Names:
Pine Family
Pine tree
Latin Name:
Pinales
Description of Appearance:
They are coniferous trees characterized by needle-like leaves and woody cones.
Common Names:
Pine tree
Pinales
Pine family
Pine
Latin Name:
Pinus
Description of Appearance:
Tall coniferous trees with needle-like leaves and woody cones.
Common Names:
Pine, Pine tree
Pine
Pink Pepper
Latin Name:
Schinus molle
Description of Appearance:
The Pink Pepper plant is a small evergreen tree with pinkish-red fruits that resemble peppercorns.
Common Names:
Pink Pepper
California Pepper Tree
Peruvian Pepper Tree
Plai
Latin Name:
Zingiber cassumunar
Description of Appearance:
Plai is a tropical perennial plant with narrow green leaves and beautiful white flowers. Its root is widely used in traditional medicine and cooking.
Common Names:
Plai
Cassumunar Ginger
Bengal Ginger
Pinecone Ginger
Pomegranate
Latin Name:
Punica granatum
Description of Appearance:
The pomegranate plant is a small tree or shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bright red, rounded fruits that contain juicy arils.
Common Names:
Pomegranate
Granada
Granado
Grenade
Punica
Anardana
Poppy
Latin Name:
Papaver
Description of Appearance:
Papaver plants are known for their vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in various colors such as red, orange, pink, and white. The leaves are typically lobed and the stems are slender.
Common Names:
Poppy
Portuguese Oak
Latin Name:
Quercus lusitanica
Description of Appearance:
Quercus lusitanica is a deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, glossy leaves with serrated edges. The bark is dark gray and smooth when young, becoming rough and fissured as the tree ages.
Common Names:
Portuguese Oak
Lusitanian Oak
Potato
Latin Name:
Solanum tuberosum
Description of Appearance:
The potato plant is a perennial that grows underground tubers known as potatoes. The plants have green leaves and flowers with a distinctive potato-like smell.
Common Names:
Potato
Psyllium plantain
Latin Name:
Plantago psyllium
Description of Appearance:
Plantago psyllium is an annual plant with narrow leaves and small white flowers that produce seed husks containing mucilage.
Common Names:
Psyllium plantain
Indian plantago
Flea seed
Plantain psyllium
Psyllium
Latin Name:
Plantago ovata
Description of Appearance:
Plantago ovata is an annual herb with narrow, elongated leaves and small flowers on slender spikes.
Common Names:
Psyllium
Blond Plantago
Desert Indianwheat
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