Onion Plant Family

Onion Plant Family

Most of the members of the Amaryllidaceae Plant Family or the Onion Plant Family are rather stinky! Here are some of the members: Veggies:  Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and shallots Herbs:  Chives Flowers:  Alliums, amaryllis & agapanthus Similarities: The onion family tolerates chilly temperatures which means that the annuals (like garlic) can be planted when […]

Nightshade Plant Family

Nightshade Plant Family

The Solanaceae or the Nightshade Family includes many of my favorite veggies.  Some people are allergic to some of the members of this family.  Thankfully, I am not. Here are some of the nightshade family members: Veggies:  peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant and potatoes – Now don’t get all fussy that I included these […]

Morning Glory Plant Family

Morning Glory Plant Family

The official and long name for the Morning Glory Plant Family is Convolvulaceae – wow is that a mouth full! Veggies:  sweet potatoes Blooms:  morning glory, moonflowers and ornamental sweet potato vines Similarities:  Here are some features that some of the members of the morning glory family have:  heart shaped leaves, trumpet shaped flowers, tuberous […]