Donald Rice

Mistletoe plant seeds are spread all over the forest by thrushes, doves, and other birds. After consuming its white berries, they carry them to the branches of different trees, to …

The evening primrose plant, whose flowers open at night, was introduced to Europe in the early 17th century and used as an ornamental plant. Soon, people noticed that its fleshy …

The olive tree is an essential part of Mediterranean culture. The Phoenicians and Romans spread it all over the Mediterranean coast. Olive oil is still the most popular edible fat …

Let’s be straight with you from the first line: no herb scrubs plaque out of your arteries. Not garlic, not ginkgo, not any tea or tincture. Once fatty plaque has …

The buckbean plant has been used in phytotherapy since the 16th century. As it was not a Mediterranean plant, it was not known to classical Greek physicians. Today, it is …

Wild marjoram is very similar to marjoram, though, unlike the latter, it grows wild, as its name points out. Wild marjoram is native to the Middle East and was introduced …

If you’re here for the short version: quassia (Quassia amara) is one of the most intensely bitter plants on earth, and that bitterness is the whole story. Its strongest modern …

The red currant plant is a beautiful shrub that resembles a grapevine at first sight because of its palm-shaped leaves and its hanging berries, which are red in color and …

The false acacia plant was introduced to Europe in 1601 by Jean Robin, Gardner of the King of France. However, its scientific name (Robinia) and its common names, too. Though …

Lavender cotton not only loves the Mediterranean sunny climate, but it is also a promising substance for preserving clothes; since putting its flower bouquets into the wardrobe, it repels moths …