PhotoSingularities: Big Sagebrush in Moonlight (2)
Herbs
PhotoSingularities: Big Sagebrush in Moonlight (1)
Artemisia tridentata, or Big Sagebrush, is a ubiquitous herb in the North Fork Valley and elsewhere in the Rocky Mountains and beyond. It has been traditionally used by Southwestern Natives in many ways to many effects. It has been used to prevent contamination of wounds, ward evil spirits, relieving indigestion, and to treat colds and fevers, among many others.
Wild Periyar – East Indian Klugia
East Indian Klugia (Rhynchoglossum notonianum) is an annual herb which is commonly growing on hilly slopes in the Western Ghats above 900 metres. The flowers are a deep, rich blue and hang downwards. Continue reading
Long Pepper (Piper longum)
Long pepper (Piper longum) has a similar, but hotter, taste to its close relative Piper nigrum. Continue reading
Chemparathy (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Chemparathy (shoe flower) is one of the fabulous plant to have in our garden, which is an evergreen perennial shrub and native of china. So, it is also called as china rose, Chinese Hibiscus. It is the national flower of Malaysia.
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