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By Maryann Readal Cilantro (Coriandrum sativuum) is an herb that elicits strong feelings of like or dislike. Those who like the herb appreciate its sagey-lemony flavor....

By Maryann Readal Horseradish—A Root With Bite Few plants can evoke such a range of emotions as horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), which can make you laugh, cry,...

By Ian Blessing, of All The Bitter (Editor’s note: The original, unabridged version of this article can be found on All The Bitter’s blog.) The best...

By Maryann Readal Roselle hibiscus is The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for July. With its bright red calyces, green leaves, red stems, and...

Sassafras: Sweet, spicy, slimy medicine

By Andy Bello There are many plant species that have been utilized for thousands of years for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. These species have...

And she blooms and begins to drop petals in a single breath...Bloodroot greets us in early spring are the white and yellow...

By Samantha Bellman The monotonous grays of winter begin to break as February approaches. Just like the groundhog reminds us that winter is coming to...

The Herb Society Announces a New Online Society Store

By Maryann Readal Paprika, The Herb Society’s Herb of the Month for February, is the national and beloved spice of Hungary and a symbol of...