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Periwinkle
Ornamental subshrub widely cultivated in the tropics. Periwinkle also known as Madagascar Periwinkle. A diminutive marine gastropod exhibiting an attractive black coiled shell, frequently encountered along the shorelines of Scotland and England, and frequently consumed as food. Although a freshwater variety of periwinkle is present in the Mississippi valley, it is not a customary component…
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Peppermint
A perennial mint with dark green leaves and small pink flowers. Peppermint also known as Brandy Mint. A perennial herb, Mentha piperita, cultivated for its aromatic leaves and used as a flavoring agent, carminative, antiemetic, and gastrointestinal antispasmodic. Resembling the familiar garden spearmint, this European plant possesses a more distinct aroma and flavor. It serves…
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Passionflower
A climbing vine with colorful blooms and sweet, edible berries that contain tranquilizing, non-addictive compounds. An herbal remedy from the American shrub or vine Passiflora incarnata, used primarily as a sedative or calming agent. Its effectiveness has not been systematically tested in human beings.
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Papaya
A tropical tree that bears a yellow edible fruit which contains vitamin A and C. Papaya also known as Papaw, Paw-Paw, and Melon Tree. A large herb of the family Caricaceae, native to the American tropics and cultivated for its edible fruit and latex-bearing leaves and stem, which contain digestive enzymes. A tropical fruit that…
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Oregon Grape
A Pacific Northwest barberry which produces bluish-black berries and yellow flowers.
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Oats
A cultivated cereal grass whose seeds can be used as cereal or made into flour or meal. Avena, a versatile cereal grain, holds a prominent place in agriculture, being cultivated extensively across the globe. Its remarkable adaptability allows it to thrive in colder and wetter climates, as well as in poorer soils, surpassing the tolerance…
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Nettle
A perennial herb having dark green, heart-shaped leaves and stinging hairs that irritate the skin. Any plant of the genus Urtica. A nettle’s sawtoothed leaves contain hairs that secrete a fluid that irritates the skin. A type of leafy green vegetable that is cooked similarly to spinach in Europe, and is regarded as not only…
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Nasturtium
A peppery tasting, low-growing annual with spurred flowers that is high in tannin. A vibrant plant with blossoms that exhibit hues of orange and yellow, bearing a name that signifies “to twist the nose.” Similar to marigolds, this plant is seldom viewed as an herb used in culinary applications, although in the Orient, the petals…
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Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
Evergreen trees or shrubs that bear fragrant rosy or white flowers. Classic evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are unique in potpourris and sachets. Spicy leaves can be used in cooking like bay leaf. Lovely house plant.
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Mulberry (Moras nigra)
The purplish-black fruit of the mulberry tree. Handsome tree bearing sweet, juicy berries that make fine conserves and drinks, including mulberry wine. Rootbark decoction is a traditional remedy for tapeworms. Hardy in southwestern Ontario and coastal British Columbia, Canada. A fruit of crimson to purplish-black hue bearing a resemblance to a blackberry, although it grows…
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