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Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Elecampane (Inula helenium)

Karen November 12, 2019 0 Comments

Also called horse-heal, scabwort, and elfwort, and wild sunflower, elecampane is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. It…

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Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Karen September 10, 2019 0 Comments

Also known as swine’s snout, Irish daisy, puffball, and peasant’s cloak, dandelion is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and…

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Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Karen July 9, 2019 0 Comments

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.…

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Plants of Williamsburg: Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor aka Poterium sanguisorba)

Karen May 14, 2019 0 Comments

Salad burnet is a herbaceous perennial and member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes cherry, pyracantha, and lady’s mantle. It is native to Europe, northern Africa, western Asia…

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Plants of Colonial Williamsburg: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Karen March 12, 2019 0 Comments

Balm, is a herbaceous perennial and member of the mint family, Labiatae, that also includes basil, rosemary, and ajuga. It is native to the Mediterranean area, North Africa and central…

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