Tarragon Identification – Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon’s scientific name is Artemisia dracunculus. If you’re a fan of mythology, you might find the name “Artemisia” familiar. It links back to Artemis, the ancient Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation. However, this plant isn’t just hiding behind its fancy name. You might hear it called […]
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Yarrow Identification – Achillea millefolium Yarrow is scientifically known as Achillea millefolium. The name itself has a story. Achillea comes from the ancient Greek hero Achilles, and millefolium means “a thousand leaves” because of its many tiny leaf segments. Yarrow is part of the Asteraceae family, the same family as daisies and sunflowers.This plant is
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Prickly Lettuce Identification – Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce, or Lactuca serriola, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Originating from Europe, it has managed to find its way to various parts of the world. Due to its resilient nature, it’s categorized as ‘weedy’. Prickly Lettuce: Key Parts in Photos Where to find it This plant
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Common Burdock Identification – Arctium minus Every explorer has likely had an encounter with the Common Burdock, whether they knew it or not. Those sticky, spiky seed heads that latch onto your clothes or your pet’s fur are the tell-tale signs of this resilient plant. Common Burdock, or Arctium minus. It’s a member of the
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Chicory Identification – Cichorium intybus Chicory, or Cichorium intybus, belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is the same family as daisies and sunflowers. Chicory is also known by other names such as Blue Sailors, Wild Succory, and Blue Dandelion. Chicory: Key Parts in Photos Where to find it You can find Chicory in various places
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Purple Salsify Identification – Tragopogon porrifolius Purple Salsify, or Tragopogon porrifolius, is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, making it a relative to daisies and sunflowers. This plant is commonly known as the Purple Goat’s Beard. Why this name, you wonder? Well, the appearance of its seed heads, which look similar to dandelions, might
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