Medicinal Plants

Melissa, commonly referred to as Lemon balm due to its citrus like fragrance resembling lemon, is a member of mint family. Scientifically known as Melissa officinalis, belonging to Lamiaceae family, it is a perennial plant that blooms with small white, or light yellow flowers ...Read More

Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum, belonging to Santalaceae family, is an exceedingly aromatic wood that has high religious significance, especially for people of Japan and India. Of the 16 known species of Sandalwood, the three popular species are Santalum Album, Santalum Spicatum and Santalum ...Read More

Strawberry is a fruit that entices people all around the world with its exotic bright red color, unique spots, amazing aroma, utterly delicious taste, appetizing texture and yummy sweetness. Scientifically known as Fragaria ananassa, strawberry is not a berry at all; instead, it is ...Read More

The coconut palm, scientifically known as Cocos Nucifera belongs to the Arecaceae family of palms, which is widely grown in the tropical regions. The tall palm with cylindrical trunk which can reach the height of 100 feet has leaves and 10-20 clusters of nuts at ...Read More

Cherry, scientifically known as Prunus, is a small fleshy fruit with single seed known as pit, belonging to Rosaceae family which includes plums, almonds, peaches and apricots. Cherries are sought after for their delicious taste as much as for their aesthetic value in decorating ...Read More

Lavender or Lavandula are 39 varieties of fragrant herbs that produce spiked flowers in beautiful color of pale tint of violet, which has given the color its name. The herb belongs to the Mint family of Lamiaceae and is native to Eurasia. The attractive ...Read More

Tulips are spring blooming bulbous perennial plants that bear one of the most beautiful flowers of various hues and colors. Scientifically referred to as Tulipa, belonging to the family Lilaceae, or family of Lily, there are over 100 different species of the plant, that ...Read More

Watermelon scientifically known as Citrullus lanatus and belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, is a fruit ranked high on the charts of people who lead a healthy lifestyle, since it is very low in calories, and yet contains the best antioxidants, potassium and vitamins like ...Read More

Banana is an edible fruit of the largest herbaceous flowering plant, belonging to the genus Musa, of the family Musaceae. The delicious food comes with a unique skin that can be easily peeled off; it makes it appear as though the fruit is wearing ...Read More

Olive is sought after for its delicious and nutritious oil and green/black fruit which gives a zesty taste to salads, pizza and cooking of meat. The tree that lives for centuries is widely cultivated. It is an evergreen tree that is native to Mediterranean ...Read More