This herb picture collection is intended to showcase a variety of plants and wild herbs, including plants used in herbal medicine, for food and more. It is not intended as a guide for self-medication. Mistaken identity or misuse of plants can result in injury or death....
But both holidays are my absolute favorite times of the year and I'm always left feeling a bit disheartened at the end of each one of them That's why, for the past couple of years, I've been taken a tip from Tim Burton and combined both Halloween and Christmas together in an attempt...
and pointy leaves usually last about three years. The tops of the leaves are dark green, while the bottoms are yellow-green. The plant begins flowering in May or June with flowers that are white with an occasional pink tint. The holly bush might look most familiar when its red berries ...
Holly Lip smacking, drooling, and head shaking are signs your pet has chowed on holly. Toxins are part of the problem, as are spiky leaves that can be hard on the mouth and tummy. You might notice vomiting, diarrhea, and low mood soon after. Some types are more toxic than others. ...
I actually got the chance to see a sandalwood tree up close. It kind of reminded me of a holly tree, because it has dark green leaves and red berries. It really didn't seem like something that should be growing in a coastal paradise, but my cousin says it does well in the soil the...
Or, when writing about teasels (another biennial), I’d have to tie my hands down to stop going into raptures about the pools of rainwater that collect in the leaf axils: the hollows formed where the leaves join the stems. These natural vases are known as phytotelmata, and it’s poss...
Avoid plants with shiny leaves. Avoid Holly berries which are red and juicy these are highly toxic except to birds. Avoid plants with milky sap (You should not eat dandelion stems, but all other parts are edible). Do not assume that a plant is safe if you see animals eating it. Avoid...
Several different types of root rot affect holly shrubs, so look out for yellow spots on the leaves, dark black roots, and stunting as common symptoms of these problems. 4 Look for insect activity. Several types of pests such as scale, mites, and leaf miners harm holly shrubs and should ...