Lavender is incredibly versatile, lending delicate flavor to baked goods and teas, and aiding in relaxing and uplifting people with its calming aroma. Lavender has been used for centuries in healing,...

Calendula petals are the brightly colored, edible petals of the calendula plant, also known as pot marigold (Calendula officinalis). These petals have been used for their medicinal properties for centuries...

Dried chamomile is the dried flowers of the chamomile plant (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile), which is a member of the daisy family. Chamomile is native to Europe, but it...

These brightly colored blooms come from the Dog Rose, a species of climbing rose native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. It is this species that is depicted in European...

Jasmine flowers, which symbolize motherhood, are made into garlands or worn in the hair. The flowers are also tinctured to produce perfume and are added to tea blends. Because the...

Hibiscus is a tropical plant in the Malvaceae family that is original to Asia, Africa, and some parts of Europe. The plant is widely cultivated as a garden specimen because of its...

A rose hip is the fruit of the rose bush, also called a haw. The hips form after the flowers have been pollinated in summer and reach full maturity in late fall. In...