Plant Profiles

These are in-depth profiles of individual plants. Each profile includes detailed information on how the plant can be used medicinally along with identification, foraging, cultivation and safety information.

Plant Profiles

Mint

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date May 15, 2020

Mint is a prolific and easy to grow herb. It comes in many varieties and has a long list of medicinal and culinary uses.

Plant Profiles

Pepperweed

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date September 15, 2020

Well known and used in Cuba for ailments related to the kidneys and respiratory issues.

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Pine

Post author By Rei Myers
Post date February 14, 2021

Pine trees are a common tree with a host of medicinal and utilitarian uses. There are seven varieties of pine native to Florida and countless more introduced varieties.

Plant Profiles

Sea Grape

Post author By Rei Myers
Post date July 9, 2020

This small sprawling tree has large tropical looking leaves that make it popular as a landscaping tree in beach communities. The fruits and leaves are edible and have a number of medicinal properties.

Plant Profiles

Sea Oxeye

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date July 9, 2020

A daisy-like salt marsh flower that is common to Florida beaches.

Plant Profiles

Shepherd’s Needles

Post author By Rei Myers
Post date August 9, 2021

Bidens alba flowers

A common wildflower that grows in fields and lawns across the Southeast, Shepherd’s Needles has a wealth of medicinal and food value.

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Spiderwort

Post author By Rei Myers
Post date March 24, 2021

A striking and easily identifiable plant that grows throughout North Florida. Spiderwort blooms throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn.

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