Otherwise known as phytolacca americana, American pokeweed is commonly found in the United States. It’s most abundant in the eastern part of the country. In this article, you will learn how to get rid of pokeweed. All About Pokeweed The name phytolacca is a combination of the Greek word phytos (plant) and the French term laca (crimson […]
Continue readingThe name given to the aromatic herb rosemary (Rosmarius in Latin) means “dew of the sea”. Rosemary leaves have an extremely sweet fragrance that adds an incredibly appetizing taste to any recipes. The tree of the rosemary is very hardy. It can withstand dry seasons without much watering. This tree can also survive even in […]
Continue readingPinus banksiana or Jack pine is a species of pine tree named for Sir Joseph Banks. Banks was a British botanist who traveled with Captain Cook on his first main voyage in the late 1700s. Jack pine has around 75 species which are all named for Banks. It is known by many common names including […]
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