Asteraceae articles Tag

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

stamens that are in the center of the flower. And if you taste them, you will feel like you are eating chocolate... Never fear, this plant from the Asteraceae family is comestible. It is reported that Native Americans used this flower to relieve stomach aches and brewed its dried roots to calm an ...

13
Jan
2023

Ragweed: the scourge of allergy sufferers

1- How to recognize common ragweed? Common ragweed or Ambrosia artemisiifolia is an herbaceous plant of the same family as the Sunflower, the Asteraceae or Compositae family. It is an invasive annual plant that develops on vacant and poorly maintained land, construction sites, roadsides, and fallo ...

26
Apr
2010

Headaches: 5 natural remedies that provide relief

blossom water to the forehead. Finally, for those who suffer from chronic migraines, feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is advised. This plant from the Asteraceae family contains an active ingredient that acts on the release of serotonin. A course of treatment (3 capsules or 3 cups of infusion per day ...

25
June
2012

Flowers on the Seine: a plant festival in Les Mureaux

hibitors: gardeners, landscapers, nurserymen, horticulturists, artisans in garden art and decoration. This edition, with the theme of "The Poetry of Asteraceae", will offer a full program of activities and surprises. The main attraction will be the learning of fruit tree pruning, as well as floral ...

16
Sep
2015

Natural gardening : how to use wormwood in the garden ?

How to grow wormwood in the garden ? The absinthe or Artemisia absinthium is a hardy perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It can be recognized by its silvery, fluffy, sharply cut leaves and yellow bloom in summer. It is very easy to grow because it accepts all types of soil and any exposure ...

25
Jan
2023

Plant: Santolina Little Cypress in 8 questions

oline should be pruned by cutting back the tuft to maintain a compact growth habit. 7- How to use santolina in cooking? Cypress-leaved santoline is a plant from the Asteraceae family that is partly edible. Its foliage, which has a thyme and pine aroma, can be used in cooking to enhance grilled meats ...

21
Apr
2023

Natural Beauty: 3 flowers good for the complexion

n. Among the 3 flowers good for the complexion, first and foremost is chamomile, a medicinal plant commonly used in herbal teas. This flower from the Asteraceae family, the same family as the daisy, grows easily in ordinary, well-drained soil in the garden. You can even cultivate it in a pot, provid ...

24
Apr
2023