Category: Plants and Trees
Parsely (Petroselinum crispum)
Latin: Petroselinum crispum English Flat Leaf Parsley Greek: Μαϊντανός Turkish: Maydanoz Growing Flat Leaf Parsely Good companion for tomatoes because it, along with carrots, parsnips and dill will attract praying mantises, ladybugs, and spiders. These are predators of the bugs that feed on tomatoes.
Juniper (Juniperus phoenicea)
Latin: Juniperus phoenicea English: Juniper Greek: Αρκευθος Turkish: Ardıç Phoenician juniper can be classed as a shrub or small tree reaching up to 8 meters in height. It’s most commonly known for it’s berries which are collected in Summer and can be eaten fresh. Juniper berries can be used as a spice in cooking and…
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Latin: Citrus limon English Lemon Greek: Λεμόνι Turkish: Limon
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…