Category: Plants and Trees
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Latin: Silybum marianum English Milk Thistle Greek: Γαϊδουράγκαθο Turkish: Boğa dikeni, demir dikeni
Spearmint (Mentha)
Latin: Mentha English Spearmint Greek: Δυόσμος Turkish: Nane Growing Spearmint Like all plants in the mint family, spearmint does not play well with others and will spread enthusiastically around your garden or plot, if you let it. Keeping this aromatic herb in it’s own container will prevent this. If you want to give it some…
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Latin: Thymus vulgaris English: Common Thyme Greek: Θυμάρι Turkish: Kekik Thyme is a low lying herbaceous perennial, becoming more woody as it grows. It likes hot, dry conditions and well draining soil. Let the soil dry out between watering.
Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Latin: Calendula officinalis English Marigold Greek: Κατιφές Turkish: Kadife çiçeği
Mallow (Malva sylvestris)
Latin: Malva sylvestris English Mallow Greek: Μολόχα Turkish: Ebegümeci
Aloe Vera
Latin: Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. English Aloe Vera Greek: Αλόη Turkish: Aloe Vera dates back thousands of years – we’ve seen this plant make an appearance on the tombs of the ancient Pharoahs of Egypt! Historically, this flowering succulent has been referred to as a member of the (Liliaceae) lily family. More recently it…