Apocynaceae — the dogbane and oleander family Apocynaceae Apocynaceae is a diverse family of flowering plants (trees, shrubs, herbs, lianas) known for milky sap, complex flowers and both toxic and medicinal species; circumscription and us…
Apocynum cannabinum (Indian hemp) Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum, commonly called Indian hemp or dogbane, is a North American perennial valued historically for its strong bast fiber and noted for its distinctive flowers, seed…
Araliaceae: the ivy family — diversity, features, and uses Araliaceae Araliaceae is a family of mainly woody flowering plants including ivies, ginsengs and scheffleras, known for compound leaves and clusters of small flowers; widely used ornamentally…
Argemone (prickly poppy): description, distribution, uses and risks Argemone Argemone, commonly called prickly poppy, is a genus of spiny, poppy-like plants used ornamentally and in folk medicine; several species are weedy and contain toxic alkaloids linked…
Artemisia (genus of flowering plants) Artemisia (genus) Artemisia is a diverse genus of aromatic herbs and shrubs in the daisy family Asteraceae, widely distributed across temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and notable for med…
Berberis (barberry) Berberis Berberis, commonly called barberry, is a genus of spiny shrubs with yellow flowers and red or black berries, used as ornamentals, food in some cultures, and a source of traditional…
Quinine: natural antimalarial alkaloid from Cinchona bark Quinine Quinine is a bitter alkaloid from Cinchona bark historically used to treat malaria and fever; it remains important medically and culturally as a medicine and flavouring agent.
