Abelia x grandiflora
Family: Caprifoliaceae
✓ Abelia x grandiflora, or Glossy Abelia, is a widely cultivated ornamental hybrid shrub. ✓ Renowned for its glossy foliage, extended blooming period, and fragrant, pollinator-attracting flowers. ✓ Hi
Abelia chinensis
Family: Various
✓ Chinese Abelia (Abelia chinensis) is a highly fragrant, deciduous shrub in the Caprifoliaceae family. ✓ Native to southeastern China, known for prolific white, aromatic flowers from summer to fall.
Abelia Edward Goucher
Family: Caprifoliaceae
✓ Abelia Edward Goucher is a prized ornamental hybrid shrub, known for its graceful form. ✓ Features abundant, long-lasting lavender-pink flowers blooming from late spring through fall. ✓ Highly adapt
Abelia × grandiflora
Family: Caprifoliaceae
✓ Ornamental Hybrid — Abelia × grandiflora is a popular, low-maintenance ornamental shrub known for its glossy foliage and prolonged white to pink blooms. ✓ Pollinator Attractor — Valued for attractin
Abies balsamea
Family: Pinaceae
✓ Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) is a North American evergreen conifer. ✓ Known for its aromatic essential oil and medicinal Canada balsam resin. ✓ Traditionally used for respiratory issues, wound healin
Abies cephalonica
Family: Various
✓ Grecian Fir (Abies cephalonica) is a majestic evergreen conifer native to Greece. ✓ Reaches impressive heights of 80-110 feet with a distinctive pyramidal form and aromatic needles. ✓ Valued ornamen
Abies concolor
Family: Various
✓ Abies concolor, or White Fir, is a resilient evergreen conifer native to the Western US, prized for its ornamental value and aromatic needles. ✓ Its essential oil, rich in monoterpenes like alpha-pi
Abies koreana
Family: Various
✓ Abies koreana is the Korean Fir, an ornamental evergreen conifer native to Korea. ✓ Known for its distinctive dark green needles with silvery undersides and striking purple cones. ✓ Thrives in cool
Abies nordmanniana
Family: Pinaceae
✓ Majestic evergreen conifer, native to Caucasus region. ✓ Prized ornamental and Christmas tree for its dense, dark green foliage. ✓ Essential oil used traditionally for respiratory support and aromat
Abutilon pictum
Family: Various
✓ Ornamental evergreen shrub with bell-shaped, veined flowers and maple-like leaves. ✓ Native to South America, naturalized in warm-temperate regions. ✓ Rich in flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, and mu
Acacia baileyana
Family: Various
✓ *Acacia baileyana*, or Cootamundra Wattle, is an Australian native shrub/tree. ✓ Celebrated for its vibrant golden-yellow, spherical flowers and glaucous bipinnate foliage. ✓ Highly adaptable, droug
Acacia dealbata
Family: Various
✓ Acacia dealbata, or Silver Wattle, is an Australian native known for its silvery foliage and bright yellow flowers. ✓ It is traditionally valued for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antisepti
Acacia longifolia
Family: Various
✓ Sydney Golden Wattle is an Australian native evergreen tree. ✓ Known for vibrant yellow flowers and crucial ecological roles. ✓ Edible flowers, roasted seeds, and seedpods offer significant nutritio
Acanthus mollis
Family: Acanthaceae
✓ Acanthus mollis is a Mediterranean perennial, admired for its striking foliage and tall flower spikes. ✓ It holds significant historical value, inspiring classical Greek and Roman architecture. ✓ Tr
Acanthus Hungaricus
Family: Various
✓ Acanthus Hungaricus is a striking perennial known for its architectural foliage and tall flower spikes. ✓ Traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and wound-healing properties. ✓ Ric
Acanthus Mollis
Family: Acanthaceae
Acanthus Mollis is a Mediterranean perennial herb renowned for its architectural beauty and medicinal properties. Its rhizomes are rich in phytosterols, particularly beta-sitosterol, driving its anti-
Acanthus spinosus
Family: Various
✓ Acanthus spinosus, or Spiny Bear's Breeches, is a Mediterranean perennial known for its distinctive foliage and striking purple-white flower spikes. ✓ It boasts traditional uses for its anti-inflamm
Acer buergerianum
Family: Various
✓ Acer buergerianum, or Trident Maple, is a highly adaptable ornamental tree. ✓ Renowned for its distinctive three-lobed leaves, exfoliating bark, and brilliant fall colors. ✓ Rich in beneficial phyto
Acer campestre
Family: Various
✓ Deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. ✓ Known for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. ✓ Rich in flavonoids and tannins. ✓ Traditionally used for rheumatism, pain, and liver support. ✓
Acer circinatum
Family: Various
✓ Vine Maple (Acer circinatum) is a vibrant Pacific Northwest native shrub. ✓ Traditionally valued for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. ✓ Rich in beneficial compounds like flavonoids
Acer ginnala
Family: Various
✓ Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) is a resilient deciduous tree native to East Asia, prized for its ornamental value. ✓ Traditionally recognized for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimic
Acer griseum
Family: Sapindaceae
✓ Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) is a small, deciduous tree known for its distinctive exfoliating bark. ✓ Native to central China, it's a prized ornamental for temperate gardens. ✓ Features trifoliate
Acer japonicum
Family: Various
✓ Acer japonicum, or Japanese Maple, is a beautiful ornamental tree with emerging medicinal potential. ✓ Rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and other beneficial phytochemicals. ✓ Tradi
Acer negundo
Family: Sapindaceae
✓ Common Box Elder (Acer negundo) is a fast-growing North American maple. ✓ Traditionally, its inner bark has been used as an emetic to induce vomiting. ✓ Sap is edible and can be processed into syrup
Acer palmatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Acer palmatum, Japanese Maple, is a revered ornamental tree from East Asia. Rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and tannins, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. Traditional East Asia
Acer palmatum Bloodgood
Family: Sapindaceae
✓ Bloodgood Japanese Maple is an ornamental deciduous tree known for deep red foliage. ✓ Valued for its aesthetic appeal, vibrant year-round color, and elegant form. ✓ Contains anthocyanins and flavon
Acer platanoides
Family: Various
✓ Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) is a European deciduous tree known for its dense canopy and vibrant fall colors. ✓ Traditionally recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive be
Acer rubrum
Family: Sapindaceae
✓ Acer rubrum, or Red Maple, is a widespread and ecologically vital tree across Eastern North America. ✓ Valued for its unique phytochemistry, including potent tannins and aceritannins, offering signi
Acer saccharinum
Family: Sapindaceae
✓ Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America. ✓ Recognized for its distinctive deeply lobed leaves with silvery undersides and early spring flower
Acer saccharum
Family: Various
✓ Acer saccharum is the iconic Sugar Maple, source of maple syrup. ✓ Known for stunning fall foliage and strong timber. ✓ Contains phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and tannins. ✓ Offers potential antio
Achillea filipendulina
Family: Various
✓ Golden Yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) is a vibrant, aromatic perennial known for its striking golden-yellow flowers. ✓ It possesses significant anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and antispasmodic p
Achillea millefolium
Family: Asteraceae
✓ Ancient wound-healing herb with hemostatic properties. ✓ Exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. ✓ Supports digestive health and menstrual regularity. ✓ Important contrain
Achillea Moonshine
Family: Asteraceae
✓ Achillea 'Moonshine' is a popular ornamental Yarrow cultivar known for its bright lemon-yellow flowers. ✓ It is a hybrid of Achillea clypeolata and Achillea taygetea, belonging to the Asteraceae fam
Achillea ptarmica
Family: Asteraceae
✓ Traditional European sternutatory and digestive aid. ✓ Perennial herb of the Asteraceae family with white, button-like flowers. ✓ Key compounds include flavonoids, essential oils, and tannins. ✓ Use
Gladiolus murielae
Family: Iridaceae
✓ Abyssinian Gladiolus — An elegant, fragrant ornamental bulbous perennial native to East Africa. ✓ Striking Blooms — Features creamy white, star-shaped flowers with distinctive dark purplish-brown th
Aconitum carmichaelii
Family: Various
✓ Aconitum carmichaelii is a highly toxic yet medicinally powerful plant in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). ✓ Its roots, known as Chuanwu and Fuzi, contain potent diterpenoid alkaloids that requir
Aconitum napellus
Family: Various
✓ Aconitum napellus, or Monkshood, is an extremely toxic perennial herb in the Ranunculaceae family. ✓ Contains potent, rapidly acting diterpenoid alkaloids, primarily aconitine, which are lethal even
Actaea simplex
Family: Ranunculaceae
✓ Actaea simplex (Black Cohosh) is a perennial herb from Asia, known for its tall white flower spikes. ✓ Traditionally used in Kampo and TCM for menopausal symptoms, pain, and reproductive health. ✓ R
Actaea racemosa
Family: Various
✓ Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is a North American perennial herb. ✓ Primarily used for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. ✓ Contains triterpene glycosides and aromatic acids as
Actaea Simplex
Family: Various
✓ Black Cohosh (Actaea simplex) is a perennial herb primarily used for menopausal symptom relief. ✓ Its active compounds are triterpene glycosides, not phytoestrogens as once thought. ✓ Offers anti-in
Adenophora liliifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
✓ Adenophora liliifolia, or Lilyleaf Ladybell, is a perennial herb from the Campanulaceae family. ✓ Known as 'Nanshashen' in TCM, its root is prized for lung health. ✓ Traditionally moistens lungs, di
Adiantum pedatum
Family: Various
✓ Adiantum pedatum — Northern Maidenhair Fern, a delicate deciduous fern. ✓ Traditional Uses — Historically valued for anti-inflammatory, cough, and menstrual cramp relief. ✓ Phytochemicals — Rich in
Adiantum venustum
Family: Various
✓ Himalayan Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum venustum) is a delicate, shade-loving perennial prized for its lacy fronds. ✓ Traditionally utilized for its expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and demulcent propert
Adlumia Fungosa
Family: Various
✓ Adlumia fungosa, or Allegheny-vine, is a delicate climbing biennial vine native to rocky forests in eastern North America. ✓ Botanically, it is characterized by compound, lobed leaves and unique urn
Adonis Annua
Family: Various
✓ Adonis annua is an annual herbaceous plant known for its striking scarlet flowers. ✓ It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Western Asia. ✓ The plant
Adonis Vernalis
Family: Various
✓ Potent Cardiac Glycosides — Main active compounds for heart function. ✓ Cardiotonic and Diuretic — Improves heart contraction and reduces fluid. ✓ Highly Toxic Plant — Must be used under strict medi
Aesculus hippocastanum
Family: Various
✓ *Aesculus hippocastanum*, or Horse Chestnut, is a large deciduous tree native to Europe. ✓ It is primarily used medicinally for treating Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and varicose veins. ✓ The
Aesculus parviflora
Family: Various
✓ Ornamental shrub native to the southeastern US. ✓ Features striking white, bottlebrush-like flowers in summer. ✓ Prefers shade to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. ✓ All parts, especially
Agapanthus africanus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
✓ Agapanthus africanus, or African Lily, is a South African perennial known for its striking flowers. ✓ Traditionally used by indigenous communities for obstetric aid, anti-inflammatory, and wound hea
Agapanthus africanus
Family: Various
✓ Agapanthus africanus, or African Lily, is a striking perennial native to Southern Africa. ✓ Valued for its ornamental blue, purple, or white flowers and strap-like foliage. ✓ Traditionally used in S
