Celastrus paniculatus is a
Celastrus, commonly known as staff vine, staff tree or bittersweet, is the type genus of the family Celastraceae; it contains over 40 species of shrubs and vines, which have a wide distribution in East Asia, Australasia, Africa, and the Americas.
Before the Gold Rush of the mid-nineteenth century, virtually all of California's Giant Sequoias and Coast Redwoods survived in their pristine, natural condition. Native Americans called them Wawona and considered the large trees sacred. Birds were the trees' spiritual guardians.
Cleistocactus strausii, the silver torch or wooly torch, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Cactaceae.
Psoralea corylifolia, commonly known as babchi, have been used in traditional medicines since time immemorial.
🌱 Babchi leaves and seeds are nutritious, rich in vitamins and protein for your diet. 🍽️ Versatile in cooking, Babchi can be used fresh, sautéed, or roasted in various dishes. 🌿 Harvesting techniques matter - use clean tools to ensure healthy plant growth and yield.
Psoralea fruit is commonly used, both externally and internally, to treat vitiligo in various traditional medical systems, such as Islamic medicine (38c), Indian Ayurvedic medicine (39c), and Chinese medicine (40A). Topical use has been associated with skin irritation (41A).
Nymphaea gigantea, commonly known as the giant waterlily or blue waterlily, is a perennial, herbaceous plant in the family Nymphaeaceae which is native to parts of northern and eastern Australia, and possibly New Guinea, and has been widely cultivated elsewhere.
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is a species of cactus from South America. The most popular cultivars are varied mutants which completely lack chlorophyll, exposing the red, orange, or yellow pigmentation. These mutant strains are often grafted onto the hylocereus cactus, and the combined plant is called a "Moon Cactus".
How often to water your Silver Torch Cactus. Silver Torch Cactus needs 0.8 cups of water every 12 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0" pot.
At an incredible 56,186 cubic feet (as of 2013), it is, by volume, the largest single tree in the world. Also known as General Sherman, this giant sequoia represents the perfect cross-section of height, width, and age.
President Tree - Famous Redwoods. Discovered By: Notes: President, also known as Warren Harding Tree, is the world's 5th largest tree, the 4th largest giant redwood, the 3rd largest tree in Sequoia National Park, the 3rd largest tree in Giant Forest, and the oldest living redwood.
The tree of peace our founding fathers alluded to was the White Pine, the symbol for the Iroquois Constitution, known as "the great law of peace." According to oral tradition, the leaders of the Iroquois Confederacy planted a white pine after its founding in the 15th century.
The Celastraceae (staff-vine or bittersweet) are a family of 98 genera and 1,350 species of herbs, vines, shrubs and small trees, belonging to the order Celastrales.
Malkangani, also known as “Staff tree” or 'Tree of Life', is a large woody climbing shrub. Its oil is beneficial for hair and is used as a hair tonic. The application of Malkangani on the scalp makes hair healthy and helps reduce dandruff due to its antifungal property.
Apart from Hawthorn and Blackthorn other trees that have thorns are the Cherry Plum, Purging Buckthorn, Broad-leaved Cockspur Thorn and Honey Locust. Some False Acacias have spines but often a spineless variety is chosen for city streets.
Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus rigidissimus) is a stunning Southwestern native barrel cactus renowned for its huge magenta and yellow, early summer flowers and the tight growing pink and white spines. It demands fast draining sandy or rocky soil and a hot, sunny spot in the garden.
Moon Cactus, also known as Grafted Cactus, has been scrutinized by experts and the consensus is clear: it's non-toxic to dogs. This is crucial for pet owners who fear their furry friends might nibble on their houseplants.
Mealybugs are the bane of many plant enthusiasts, appearing as white, cottony masses in the nooks and crannies of your Moon Cactus. They suck the sap and excrete honeydew, leading to sooty mold and potential plant stunting or death.
Nymphaea nouchali, often known by its synonym Nymphaea stellata, or by common names blue lotus, star lotus, red water lily, dwarf aquarium lily, blue water lily, blue star water lily or manel flower, is a water lily of genus Nymphaea.
Edible Uses
The root has a bitter flavour - this bitterness can be removed by leaching the root in water[K]. Leaves and leaf stalks - cooked[2, 177, 183]. Seed - cooked[105]. It can be ground into a powder and used in making bread and porridge, or for thickening soups etc[207].
Giant waterlilies were given the Latin name Victoria amazonica in honour of Queen Victoria.
Parsnips, carrots and celery contain high levels of psoralen. It is also found in spices and herbs such as star anise, cumin, coriander, dill and mustard. Citrus fruits are also sources of psoralen. It's the reason lemon juice, a traditional remedy for dark spots, can actually cause more dark spots to form.
It helps brighten the skin by visibly reducing pigmentation and plumps the skin by boosting collagen promoting tissues. Babchi powder is used as Lepa or mask, in which its seeds are powdered and mixed with appropriate mixer to make a paste, and applied on affected areas.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo extracts have been shown to be effective for the treatment of different diseases, such as allergies, varicose vein, premenstrual syndrome, headache, vertigo and others [1]. In the last few years, gingko extracts have also been used for the treatment of vitiligo.