Garden Plants

Growing guides for garden plants — soil, sun, hardiness, pruning and pests.

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Lenten Rose

Helleborus hybridus

Helleborus hybridus, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is a captivating and resilient herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Fabaceae

Lespedeza Thunbergii

Lespedeza thunbergii

Lespedeza thunbergii, commonly known as Thunberg's lespedeza or bush clover, is an elegant, deciduous woody perennial within the…

Fluid retention (diuretic effect of related species)Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (related species)Gout (uric acid reduction, related species)

Asteraceae

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Lactuca sativa, commonly known as lettuce, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. Its…

ConstipationOxidative StressVitamin K Deficiency

Amaryllidaceae

Leucojum

Leucojum vernum

Leucojum vernum, commonly known as the spring snowflake, is a captivating bulbous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae…

Alzheimer's disease (symptomatic relief)Vascular dementia (off-label use)Cognitive impairment (associated with neurodegeneration)

Proteaceae

Leucospermum

Leucospermum cordifolium

Leucospermum cordifolium, commonly known as the Pincushion Protea, is an exquisite evergreen shrub in the Proteaceae family. It…

None (primarily ornamental)Oxidative stress (potential antioxidant activity)Inflammation (potential anti-inflammatory activity)

Ericaceae

Leucothoe

Leucothoe fontanesiana

Leucothoe fontanesiana, commonly known as Drooping Leucothoe, Highland Doghobble, or Coastal Leucothoe, is an elegant evergreen…

No diseases cured (toxic plant)Not for internal medicinal useHistorically used for minor external skin irritations (with extreme caution)

Various

Lewisia Cotyledon

Lewisia cotyledon

Lewisia cotyledon, commonly known as Cliff Maids, is an exquisite evergreen perennial belonging to the Montiaceae family, though…

No established medicinal claims for Lewisia cotyledonNot used in traditional medicine systems for disease treatmentPrimarily ornamental, not a medicinal plant

Iridaceae

Libertia Grandiflora

Libertia grandiflora

Libertia grandiflora, commonly recognized as the New Zealand Iris or Bridal Iris, is an elegant perennial herbaceous plant…

InflammationOxidative StressMinor Infections

Asteraceae

Ligularia Dentata

Ligularia dentata

Ligularia dentata, universally known as Bigleaf Ligularia or Leopard Plant, is a striking herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

InflammationPainArthritis (external application)

Various

Ligularia Stenocephala

Ligularia stenocephala

Ligularia stenocephala, commonly recognized as the 'Japanese Ligularia' or 'Golden Ray Ligularia,' is an imposing herbaceous…

InflammationPain (mild to moderate)Fever

Various

Ligusticum Scoticum

Ligusticum scoticum

Ligusticum scoticum, commonly known as Scots Lovage or Scottish Lovage, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae…

IndigestionFlatulenceBloating

Oleaceae

Lilac Common

Syringa vulgaris

Common Lilac, scientifically known as Syringa vulgaris, is a beloved deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the Oleaceae…

Fever (traditional)Inflammation (traditional)Pain (traditional)

Liliaceae

Lilium Asiatic

Lilium hybrid

Lilium hybrid, commonly known as Asiatic Lilies, are a diverse group of ornamental plants belonging to the Liliaceae family.…

None (primarily ornamental)Not applicable for medicinal useNo documented therapeutic claims

Liliaceae

Lily

Lilium orientalis

Lilium orientalis, commonly known as Oriental Lily, represents a distinguished group of hybrid lilies, celebrated globally for…

✓ No documented therapeutic uses — Lilium orientalis is primarily ornamental.✓ Primarily ornamental use — Its value is aesthetic, not therapeutic.✓ No recognized human health benefits — For Lilium orientalis.

Rutaceae

Lime Tree

Citrus aurantiifolia

The lime tree, scientifically known as Citrus aurantiifolia, is a small, evergreen, thorny tree belonging to the Rutaceae…

Common ColdScurvyIndigestion

Asparagaceae

Liriope Muscari

Liriope muscari

Liriope muscari, commonly known as Big Blue Lilyturf or Monkey Grass, is a resilient evergreen perennial belonging to the…

Dry coughChronic bronchitisPhlegm (due to dryness)

Gentianaceae

Lisianthus

Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus, scientifically designated as Eustoma grandiflorum, is a captivating herbaceous plant renowned for its exquisite,…

Digestive discomfortInflammationOxidative stress

Sapindaceae

Litchi Tree

Litchi chinensis

The Litchi Tree, botanically known as Litchi chinensis, is a magnificent tropical evergreen tree belonging to the Sapindaceae…

Oxidative stressInflammationCommon cold

Boraginaceae

Lithodora

Lithodora diffusa

Lithodora diffusa, commonly known as Lithodora or Glandora, is a captivating evergreen perennial. It belongs to the Boraginaceae…

None documented for human medicinal useNot a medicinal plantPrimarily ornamental

Poaceae

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Schizachyrium scoparium is commonly known as Little Bluestem. It is a charismatic and ecologically significant perennial…

Digestive discomfortsMild stomach upsetMinor wounds

Lamiaceae

Littleleaf Sage

Salvia microphylla

Salvia microphylla is commonly known as Littleleaf Sage or Cherry Sage. This charming evergreen shrub is native to the…

CoughsSore throatsIndigestion

Campanulaceae

Lobelia Cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a captivating herbaceous perennial. It belongs to the Campanulaceae…

Historically used as an emeticHistorically used as a catharticHistorically used as an anthelmintic

Theaceae

Loblolly Bay

Gordonia lasianthus

Gordonia lasianthus, commonly known as the Loblolly-bay, is an elegant evergreen tree native to the acidic, swampy soils of…

Oxidative stressInflammationMinor cuts and abrasions

Sapindaceae

Longan

Dimocarpus longan

Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as Longan or 'dragon's eye', is a medium-sized evergreen tree indigenous to Southeast Asia,…

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