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Name: The dandelion is scientifically known as Taraxacum officinale. It is also referred to by various names including lion's tooth, blowball, and butter flower. Description: Dandelions are perennial broadleaf weeds belonging to the family Asteraceae. They are known for their yellow flower heads and deeply-notched, toothy leaves. The plant typically grows to about 12 inches in height. Origin and Distribution: Native to Greece, dandelions are now found in many parts of the world, including much of temperate North America. Cultivation and Care: Dandelions can be grown from seeds in soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8, prefer full sun…

Name: Cranberry is the common name for a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium. The scientific name for cranberry is Vaccinium oxycoccos (Source: Wikipedia).  Description: Cranberry plants have wiry, creeping stems with evergreen, oval or elliptical leaves that are less than 1.2 cm long. They produce small, bell-shaped flowers with a four-lobed rose-tinted corolla (Source: Britannica).  Origin and Distribution: Native to North America, particularly the northeastern regions, cranberries grow in swamps and bogs. They are extensively cultivated in the United States, especially in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Washington   Cultivation…

Name: Cinnamon, scientifically known as Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum, is also referred to as "Ceylon cinnamon" or "true cinnamon". Another common variety is "cassia", derived from other Cinnamomum species. Description: Cinnamon, the dried inner bark of various evergreen trees from the genus Cinnamomum, owes its name to the Hebraic and Arabic term “amomon,” meaning “fragrant spice plant”. Origin and Distribution: Originally native to Sri Lanka, the Malabar Coast of India, and Myanmar (Burma), cinnamon is now also cultivated in South America and the West Indies. (Source: Britannica) Cultivation and Care: Cinnamon trees prefer hot and humid climates with heavy…

Name: Commonly referred to as Black Cohosh, this herb is scientifically known as Actaea racemosa. It's also frequently known by other names such as black snakeroot, rattleweed, and bugbane. Description: Black Cohosh is a perennial plant that can reach a height of up to 8 feet. The herb features large, compound leaves that are irregularly shaped with serrated edges. It produces tall, slender spires of small, white flowers that bloom from June to August, emitting a strong, sweet smell. Its fruit is a dry follicle about 5-10mm long, containing several seeds. Medicinal Uses of Black Cohosh: Menopausal Symptoms : The…