Plant Sightings

The 3rd largest carbohydrate food source in the tropics—and most widely cultivated—Cassava (aka. Yuca, Manioc, Tapioca; Manihot esculenta) is a […]

An evergreen tree in the coffee family, Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and

All from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, Black Tea, Green Tea and Matcha are the most widely consumed beverages in

Helichrysum (aka. Curry Plant, Immortelle; Helichrysum italicum) is a small flowering bush with a distinct curry fragrance, with grey leaves

The Russian Olive (aka. Persian Olive, Oleaster; Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a native to Russia, through Western Asia and Europe. The

This Wormwood species, Sweet Wormwood (aka. Sweet Annie, Qing Hao; Artemisia annua), is an annual that is native to temperate

Kaya (aka. Japanese Nutmeg-Yew; Torreya nucifera, T. spp.) is a coniferous tree slow growing to about 75 feet, native to

This native to Southeast Asia is used as a leaf vegetable and also grown for its colorful foliage as an

This beautiful lily flower boasts red umbels with flowers containing very long projecting stamens, giving it a spider-like appearance. The

Often overlooked—this super sunny flower provides us with so many potential benefits and uses if only we would open our