Tag: medical plant

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: Not Just a Bless for Your Skin and Garden

Freak of Natural Staff

  Common Name: Pot Marigold, Common Marigold, Calendula Species: Calendula Officinalis Family: Astareaceae   Calendula Officinalis is an annual short-life aromatic plant native to the Mediterranean, but widely spread around the globe and cultivated for centuries as food and for its medical many uses. Calendulas are considered by many gardening experts as among the easiest and most versatile flowers to grow in a garden, especially because they tolerate most soils and climates. CULTIVATION Seeds have a distinct curved shape almost looking like little worms, and are sown in spring in temperate climates…

LEONOTIS LEONURUS: More Then an Alternative to Cannabis

Freak of Natural Staff

  Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Leonotis Species: Leonurus Common Names: Lion’s Ear, Lion’s Tail, Wild Dagga,  Wild Hemp Leonotis Leonurus is a member of the mint family. Other common names are Wild Dagga or Lion’s Tail. It is a perennial shrub native to southern Africa. Flowers are a red-orange color and grow in spikes, their beauty is the reason for being a favorite of many gardeners. Plants can grow up to almost 2 meters, love dry soil and direct sun light. As Perennial outdoor plant it looks awesome combined with Lavander…