Herb Plant Profile

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.

Herb Plant Profile

Japanese Thistle

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date July 8, 2020

While it may be a mean looking plant, it is a powerful herbal ally for pollinators, animals, and humans alike.

Herb Plant Profile

Loquat

Post author By Rei Myers
Post date May 28, 2020

The Loquat, a tree native to Japan, is easy to identify and is commonly grown in the Southern US as an ornamental and fruit bearing tree. Loquat fruit, seeds, and leaves are full of beneficial plant compounds and have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.

Herb Plant Profile

Meadow Garlic

Post author By Paco Fiallos
Post date March 31, 2022

Meadow garlic bulb by Eva Fiallos-Diaz

A perennial leafy survivor that thrives in grassy areas and produces edible flowering bulbs.

Herb Plant Profile

Mexican Mint

Post author By Paco Fiallos
Post date October 27, 2020

Coleus amboinicus leaves a similar to mint but larger and thicker

A hardy, ubiquitous, and easy to grow evergreen plant that is good for the garden, kitchen, and apothecary.

Herb Plant Profile

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.

Herb Plant Profile

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.

Herb Plant Profile

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.

Herb Plant Profile

Rosemary

Post author By Eva Fiallos-Diaz
Post date March 18, 2022

Close up of rosemary Leaves - by Eva Fiallos-Diaz

This aromatic evergreen shrub is currently being researched for its potential benefits to alleviate complications caused by obesity and diabetes, inflammation-associated conditions, and neurological deficits.

Herb Plant Profile

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.

Herb Plant Profile

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.

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