by wildflowerscho | Dec 28, 2012 | Bioregional Herbalism, Library, Herbs, Texas
Chickweed: The Tiny Star by student contributor Katie Walsh WFS 2012
by wildflowerscho | Dec 28, 2012 | Library, Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Taraxacum officinale, Asteracea Family~ Dandelion, Dent de león, Dens leonis, leontodon By Anna Phillips WFS 2012 Botany: Taraxacum officinale, Dandelion, is a hardy little plant with a lively yellow flower. The name Taraxacum means to disturb or alter the...
by wildflowerscho | Sep 25, 2012 | Bioregional Herbalism, Library, Herbs, Texas
Buttonbush, or Cephalanthus occidentalis, is a common late summer to Fall bloomer and the flowers are such a joy to come upon. I love that another common name is “honey balls”, hard to forget! Modern herbalism doesnt employ this much but in Central...
by wildflowerscho | Sep 3, 2012 | Texas, Library, Herbs, Bioregional Herbalism
Hill Country Herbalist: Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) Growing in the Tex…: Lemon Mint, or Monarda citriodora , is a wonderful addition to your garden. It invites and welcomes beautiful butterflies and honey bees …
by wildflowerscho | Aug 7, 2012 | Library, Herbs, Texas, Bioregional Herbalism
Kidneywood: Eysenhardtia spp Palo Azul or Palo Local Central Texas Species Eysenhardtia texana Loving my local Kidneywood. Such a unique orange, grease-like fragrance to the foliage! Refreshing and clearing, with a deeper downward feel. Attracts Butterflies and...
by wildflowerscho | Jul 18, 2012 | Herbs, Bioregional Herbalism, All
Introduction to Botany for Herbalists Notes from class Botany is the study of the plant kingdom, or plant sciences. It is especially important to understand if you are an herbalist that harvests from the wild. It is an area that many herbalists...