They are most easily identified by the number 5, present in leaves, petals, and sepals, often with five alternate bractlets.
The fruit comes in different forms called achenes, follicles, drupes or pomes. For purposes of simpilicity in this book, I will use the common term fruit to identify all.
The following chapters are arranged by genus not common names. Recent taxonomic revisions suggest moving some plants out of the family, but this volume contains recent opinion on placements, and reflects my personal bias.
The Rose family...
We all know and love members of the rose family.
They are most easily identified by the number 5, present in leaves, petals, and sepals, often w...
The Unique Herbal takes another look at some important plant medicines that have been poorly explored, with recent scientific and clinical studies on whole plant extracts and constituents. Ethnobotanical indications from indigenous healers, as well as preliminary observations by Eclectic physicians lead into new and exciting potential by today's herbal practitioners.
The Unique Herbal takes another look at some important plant medicines that have been poorly explored, with recent scientific and clinical studies on ...
The Unique Herbal takes another look at some important plant medicines that have been poorly explored, with recent scientific and clinical studies on whole plant extracts and constituents. Ethnobotanical indications from indigenous healers, as well as preliminary observations by Eclectic physicians lead into new and exciting potential by today's herbal practitioners.
The Unique Herbal takes another look at some important plant medicines that have been poorly explored, with recent scientific and clinical studies on ...
The Unique Herbal takes another look at some important plant medicines that have been poorly explored, with recent scientific and clinical studies on whole plant extracts and constituents. Ethnobotanical indications from indigenous healers, as well as preliminary observations by Eclectic physicians lead into new and exciting potential by today's herbal practitioners.
The Unique Herbal takes another look at some important plant medicines that have been poorly explored, with recent scientific and clinical studies on ...
