Monthly Archives: May 2019

Hawthorn (Crataegus): A Highly Nutritious Plant

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Hawthorn (Crataegus) is also commonly called thornapple, May-tree, white thorn or hawberry. Hawthorn is a group of trees that belong to the Rosaceae or rose family. Hawthorn is native to Northern temperate regions and has a very wide distribution. In … Continue reading →

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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): A Good Source of Nutrients

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Urtica dioica is the common or stinging nettle. The stinging nettle is a flowering plant that belongs to the Urticaceae or nettle family of plants. The stinging nettle is considered a weed because of its invasive growth, and can be … Continue reading →

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