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A shrub in the mint family. Hyssop also known as Hyssopus officinalis. Decorative plant with a refreshing aromatic scent. Slightly bitter leaves are finely chopped on salad, game meats, soups and stews. Helps digestion. Essential oil used in perfumery. A relatively shrubby species within the mint family, possessing lengthy, slim, dark green leaves and blue…

Small creeping plant from the Sri Lanka jungle.  

Perennial plant with hollow, jointed green stems, and small scale-like leaves. Horsetail also known as Field Horsetail, Cornfield Horsetail, Meadow Pine, Bottlebrush, Snake Pipes, and Mare ‘s Tail. A plant that can be used as a diuretic. It is not recommended for young children. Available at health food stores.  

Large, ornamental Asian tree. An herbal remedy from the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum ), promoted as a dietary supplement for venous insufficiency, nocturnal leg cramps, and edema in the lower extremities as well as a topical agent for hemorrhoids, skin ulcers, and sports injuries.  

Shrubs with flowers that are rich in nectar.  

A widely cultivated herb of the Mallow family. Hollyhock also known as Alcea rosea. As a gargle, the dried flower tea helps soothe mouth and throat inflammations. Tall majestic flower spikes are covered with double red, pink, purple or yellow blossoms.  

Spiny shrub or small tree that has fragrant white or rose flowers and leaves that produce a reddish-orange dye. Henna also known as Lawsonia inermis A flowering plant used to dye hair or paint designs on skin. Neutral and black henna are derived from other plants, but have similar applications. Available at health food stores.…

A small, spiny tree in the rose family that has white or pink blossoms, and bright-colored fruits. Hawthorne also known as Haw, Thorn, Thornapple, and English Hawthorne. Hawthorn also known as Crataegus laevigata. Showy shrub with conspicuous white flowers and red berries (haws). Highly regarded as a cardiac tonic, improving blood flow in the coronary…

A perennial plant of the rose family that has toothed, aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers.