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The Calla Lily (aka. Arum Lily, Zantedeschia spp.) is a beauty long associated with purity and the Virgin Mary; and […]

The Greeks believed the scent of Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) able to transport a person to the land of Elysium where

 Though native to Madagascar, it is thought that this plant was introduced to the Middle East in ancient times and

This thorny living fence also makes delicious fruit. The Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) (aka The Large Num Num) is not

The Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus) is also bush tucker (bush food)! When the fruits are still firm, they are astringent

The Ti Plant (aka Good Luck Plant, Cordyline fruticosa) is originally from the Far East, but now grown throughout the

All parts of this plant are easy to appreciate! Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata) is originally a Malaysian native but is

Although Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is planted in numerous flower gardens worldwide, it is good to know that someone in

Although originally native to Mexico and northern South America, the Papaya (Carica papaya) is grown throughout much of the tropical

Although it is most commonly thought of as a spice (from an herb), modern science has been confirming its age-old