Plants for a Mary Garden: Palestinian Tumbleweed (Anastatica hierochuntica)
Karen Also known as rose of Jericho, Maryam’s flower, flower of St. Mary, St. Mary’s flower, Mary’s flower, and white mustard flower, this annual herb is native to the deserts of…
Weeds and Their Control: Pineapple Weed (Matricaria matricarioides aka Matricaria discoidea)
Also known as disc mayweed, pineapple weed is an annual herb and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes chamomile, daisies, and lettuce. It is native to northeast…
Plant Profile: Spotted Golden Thistle (Scolymus maculatus)
Also known as spotted oyster thistle, this annual herb is native to the Mediterranean region including southern Europe, southwest Asia, northern Africa, and the Canary Islands where it grows in…
Plants of the Bible: Palestinian Tumbleweed (Anastatica hierochuntica)
Also known as rose of Jericho, Maryam’s flower, flower of St. Mary, St. Mary’s flower, Mary’s flower, and white mustard flower, this annual herb is native to the deserts of…
Plants of the Bible: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Also known as Greek hay, fenugreek is a herbaceous annual native to the Mediterranean and Middle East. It is a member of the legume family, Fabaceae, that also includes beans,…
Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Also called Indian cress, this trailing annual is in the family Tropaeolaceae and is native to the Andes from Bolivia to Colombia. Plants grow 2-12″ tall or more with support…
Plants of the Bible: Fitch (Nigella sativa)
Native to parts of Asia, this annual herb is also known as black cumin, black caraway, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, and Roman coriander. The plants grow 12-18″ tall from a…
Plants of the Bible: Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Dill is a cool weather annual native to northern Africa and the Arabian peninsular but is widely grown in Europe where its seeds and leaves are used as a culinary…
Plant Profile: Black Mustard (Brassica nigra)
Native to areas of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, this winter annual is a member of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae, that also includes broccoli, alyssum, and stock. It grows 4-8′…
Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects: Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Dill is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia Minor but widely grown in North America. It is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae) and…