Plant Profile: Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)
Karen Also known has holly oak, this evergreen tree is native of the Mediterranean region and belongs to the beech family, Fagaceae, that also includes chestnut. The tree grows up 40-70′…
Plant Profile: Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia)
Also known as Chinese cinnamon, this evergreen tree is native to southern China and used there for 5000 years. It is a member of the laurel family, Lauracaea, that also…
Plant Profile: Levant Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum)
Native to the semi-arid regions of northern Africa, Asia Minor and India, this perennial shrub is a member of the mallow family, Malvaceae, that also includes coffee, okra, and hollyhock.…
Plants of the Bible: Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Native to central Asia, this deciduous small tree is a member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes cherry, almond, and lady’s mantle. The trees grow 26-39′ tall and…
Plant Profile: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Also known a Ceylon cinnamon tree, this small evergreen tree is native to Sri Lanka and a member of the Laural family, Lauraceae, that also includes avocado and cassia. The…
Plant Profile: Common Grape (Vitis vinifera)
Also called European grape, this deciduous woody vine is native to the riversides and damp woos in the Mediterranean region including central Europe, southwestern Asia, and north Africa, and was…
Plant Profile: Lentil (Lens culinaris aka Lens esculenta)
Lentil is a cool season annual domesticated in the Fertile Cresent and dating back to 7500-6500 BC. It is a member of the bean family, Fabaceae, that also includes means,…
Plant Profile: Common Millet (Panicum miliaceum)
Also known as proso millet, broomcorn millet, hog millet, red millet, and white millet, this warm weather annual grass is native to northern China and is a member of the…
Plant Profile: Mediterranean Saltwort (Atriplex halimus)
Also known as sea orache, this halophitic evergreen shrub is native to coastal areas of the Mediterranean Basin, North and East African and the Arabian Peninsula, and is a member…
Plants of the Bible: Leek (Allium porrum)
Native to the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, leek is a biennial and are related to onion, garlic, and daffodil. It grows 2-3′ tall and consists of a bundle of…