Is Pineapple A Fruit Or Edible Flower? Explained With Pictures
Pineapple, Ananas Comosus, is the name of a perennial tropical herb and its edible fruit, which belong to the same family of plants as the popular Bromeliad flowers. The edible …
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Are Green Onions And Scallions The Same? (Not What You Expect)
Many people refer to young onion plants as either Green Onions or Scallions. However, contrary to popular belief, they are not identical. Both Green Onions and Scallions belong to the …
Thymus Vulgaris: Little Known Benefits Of Fine Leaf Thyme
My Fine Leaf Thyme plant became the center of attention when a visitor seemed almost enchanted as she approached it. Her reaction made me a bit curious about the importance …
What Are Seasoning Peppers? Secret To Caribbean Cuisine
I was surprised when my Caribbean seasoning pepper trees produced a mixture of flavors from mild and spicy to blazing hot. I couldn’t explain what had happened, so I did …
What Does Purslane Look Like? Introduction To Edible Weeds
During my farm tour, a visitor pointed to a purslane plant and asked me if it was edible. Before I could respond, he was already sampling the leaves. At the …
What Is Mimosa Pudica? Everything You Need To Know
Most people consider Mimosa Pudica a pesky weed with sharp thorns that prick your feet as you pass. In contrast, others collect it as an entertaining ornamental. However, there is …
What Is Lippia Alba? Irresistible Benefits Of Bushy Lippia
Many elderly individuals consider Lippia Alba as one of the most effective traditional remedies for common ailments. Known locally as Santa Maria, Lippia Alba is a flowering, perennial shrub native …
6 Differences Between Jamaican Oregano And Italian Oregano
I always knew that there were differences between Jamaican Oregano and Italian Oregano but assumed they were simply different varieties. However, I got a bit confused when I found out …
Lippia Micromera: Little Known Truths About Jamaican Oregano
My Jamaican Oregano plant became the subject of a debate when a visitor identified it as Spanish Thyme, while his wife referred to it simply as Thyme. After a brief …
What Is Spanish Thyme? 8 Things You Should Know (Pictures)
Spanish Thyme, known locally as Big Thyme, is a soft-stem perennial herb used to season many Caribbean and East Indian cuisine and is valued for its medicinal benefits. Its scientific …
What Is Shadow Benny? The Real Reason Behind The Confusion
Want to find out more about Shadow Benny and the real reason why it is often confused with cilantro? Then this is for you. A few years ago, a friend …
How To Use Panadol Plant? A Bit More For You To Know
My panadol plant has grown into a beautiful bush, and now it’s time to prune it. Instead of throwing it all away, I wanted to find out how to use …