Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
The formal name of the carrot family is Apiaceae or Umbelliferae which refers to the upside down umbrella shape of the flowers of these plants. This family could also be called the Umbrella Family! Here are some of the family members: Veggies:Â Celery, celeriac (celery root), carrot, fennel, parsnip and parsley root Herbs:Â Anise, caraway, […]
The brassica family is also called the cabbage family. If you have been following along with the plant families, you know that the formal name is difficult to pronounce and spell. It will probably get rejected by spell check, but I assure you that it is correct. It is Brassicaceae! Here are some of the […]
While the formal plant family name is Asteraceae, its nickname is the Aster or Daisy Family. Check out the family members: Veggies: Artichokes, chicory, endive lettuce, salsify, scorzonera and Jerusalem artichokes Herbs: German chamomile, feverfew, stevia and tarragon Blooms: Daisies, asters, black-eyed susans, calendula, chrysanthemums, coneflowers, cosmos, dahlias, goldenrod, marigold, safflower, sunflowers, yarrow and zinnias […]
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