Plant Sightings

Here is another plant with an offensive common name: Catinga de Mulata (“scent of the mixed-race woman”) (Aeollanthus suaveolens), so […]

The  Brazilian Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia gigantea) is easily one of the  most impressive flowers I’ve ever seen. It is really

Jambu, also called ‘Buzz Buttons’ or just ‘Spilanthes’ (Acmella oleracea; syn. Spilanthes oleracea), is an herb with an effect that

Did you know there is another species of “cacao” out there besides the one we all know and love? Cupuaçu

This fruit, Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma), from the Amazon basin is a popular tropical fruit for making ice creams, juices, or

Did you know that there is emerging science that shows that certain flavors influence metabolic activities in our bodies? For

Garcinia cambogia is a culinary and traditional medicine long enjoyed throughout much of India and Asia. The science is still

The Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) is a fruit-producing tree that is native to eastern North America. The tree is small,

Here is another species with a prevailing common name that could cause offense, so let’s refer to it by another

Although Black Walnuts (Juglans nigra) are smaller and harder to crack than the English Walnut, these North American walnuts are