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Asteraceae (Compositae)

Sunflower or Daisy Family

Helianthus tournesol aude franceThe Asteraceae (Compositae) family are commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family. The scientific family name Asteraceae has superseded the name, Compositae. You may occasionally still find the Compositae family name in older reference sources.

Each flower-head is made up of many small flowers (known as florets). This gives the appearance of a single flower, an infloresence. The flower-head is called a capitulum. Surrounding the capitulum there is a collar of bracts usually in one to four rows.

Leaves are usually alternate, though sometimes opposite, and simple. Without stipules. Many are basal rosettes (Lawrence).

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Asteraceae (Compositae)

Milk Thistle not more of your dam thistles…

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Carduus (or Silybum) marianus Family: Asteraceae First of all… Outlander… Well I have been avidly watching Outlander Season 3 waiting for some of my medicinal friends to arrive. I know …

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Artemisia medicinal herbs from a busy lady !

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Artemisia spp. And the name The scientific name Artemisia is often ascribed from the name of the goddess Artemis. You may see Artemis listed as the goddess of the hunt …

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Hemp-Like Immune Boost or Raspberries and Cream ??

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Eupatorium cannabinum Family: Asteraceae What’s in a name? The scientific name ‘cannabinum’ means hemp-like and refers to the leaves of this plant thought to resemble Cannabis sativa. Common names include …

dandelion TaraxacumAsteraceae (Compositae)

Dandelion teeth of the lion – for kidney, liver and digestive function

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Taraxacum officinale Family: Asteraceae So why dandelion? I have sat down to write this post for a friend. Ian is a fantastic photographer. Frequently his stunning photographs include trees, squirrels …

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Marigold my favourite drop of golden sun

Calendula officinalis Family: Asteraceae French common name: souci Regular readers will no doubt have guessed Calendula officinalis (marigold) is a particular personal favourite. I have mentioned this medicinal ally so many times. …

elecampane medicinal garden Thyme BreaksAsteraceae (Compositae)

Elecampane for coughs and chest complaints

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Inula helenium Family: Asteraceae The name is thought to derive from Greek ‘helenion’ meaning ‘Helen’ possibly from Helen of Troy. One story describes the plants growth from her tears. The …

leuzea aude southern franceAsteraceae (Compositae)

Leuzea sp. a fascinating Asteraceae

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Leuzea sp. (conifera) Family: Asteraceae French common name: leuzée conifère I was fascinated by this plant which I first found growing early June on the Plateau de Bouichet in Aude. I …

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