medicinal

Feverfew

Common name: Feverfew

Scientific name: Matricaria parthenoides

Family: Compositae

Uses: Medicinal, decorative.Use for drying, place in herb and flower arrangements. A yellow dye can be made from the leaves and stems. Dried schets deter moths. Feverfew is said to have medicinal properties. It can be mixed into food to hide bitter flavors.

History: Also known as Chrysanthemum Parthenium and Tanacetum Parthenium. Feverfew comes from the Latin fetrifugia meaning "driver out of fevers".

Dill


Common name: Dill

Scientific name: Anethum graveolens

Family: Umbelliferaeae

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