Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Karen Also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley, coriander is a warm weather annual and a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae, that also includes celery, parsley, and Queen Anne’s lace.…
Plant Profile:Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chervil is an herbaceous herb native to the Caucasus but naturalized in Europe. It is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae) which includes parsley, dill, and many other aromatic…
Plant Profile: Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)
Originally from the Mediterranean region this annual is widely grown in India, Pakistan, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. It is a member of the parsley family (Apiaceae) and related to…
Plant Profile: Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)
Native to parts of Asia, this annual herb is also known as black caraway, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, and Roman coriander, but these names are generally misleading and do not…
Plant Profile: Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
A native of Egypt and the Mediterranean anise has been known since ancient times. In the sixth century BC it was recommended for controlling epileptic seizures but by Roman times…
Plant Profile: German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Read the word “chamomile”, and I think tea and sleep but German chamomile is also a charming garden plant having a feathery foliage and bright white daisy-like flowers with gold…
Plant Profile: Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Dill is a cool weather annual and a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae, that also includes celery, sea holly, and Queen Anne’s lace. It is native to northern Africa…