Aster Plant Family

Aster Plant Family

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 […]

Amaranth Plant Family

Amaranth Plant Family

The Amaranth Family has a formal name which is Amaranthaceae.  Some of the members include: Veggies:   Swiss chard, beets, spinach, purslane (some folks call this a weed but it is edible) Grain:  Quinoa Herbs:  Epazote Flowers & Blooms:  Amaranth, Globe Amaranth, Cockscomb/Celosia, Portulaca Similarities:   Purslane and portulaca are both succulents.  The leaves for all the […]