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The Huasca Clove (Tynanthus panurensis) is a woody climbing vine (liana) with trumpet-shaped flowers from the Bignoniaceae family, known for […]

Wasabi Imposter!

A member of the cabbage family, Horseradish (Armoracia Rusticana, syn. A. lapathifolia) is native to Europe and Asia and now

Post Series: Biochemical Pathways & Bioactives I wanted to do this post series as I think it is very powerful

Post Series: Economic Botany Stories From ancient trade routes to modern superfood status, Ginger has shaped economies, cultures, and cuisines

Great to catch up with long-time Ethnobotany colleague and friend, Steven King, this week. I’ve known Steven since the days

💥 I’m so proud to support my dear friend—chosen family, really—Karah Abiog, as she launches a dance program that’s as

Biodiversity, small farmers, and traditional knowledge are the foundation of the natural products industry—but they need real investment to thrive.

A Pickle of an Herb Most well-known as a flavoring for pickles, Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an Eurasian herb grown

Here is a Mediterranean superstar, that is now cultivated nearly world-wide. The Borage plant (Borago officinalis) produces star-shaped blue flowers

Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) is a North American perennial wildflower that produces pink-lavender flowers in clusters during the summer on