John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on June 28th, 2018

Barringtonia asiatica (Poison Fish Tree, Fish-killer Tree, Beach Barringtonia, Sea Poison Tree, Box Fruit, Putat Gajah/Laut in Malay) Backaches and sore joints can be treated using its bark, leaves and fruits. Rheumatism can be treated using the fresh leaves while their juices are used to treat diarrhoea. Intestinal worms can also be expelled by ingesting the […]

Posted by Jacqueline on June 11th, 2018

Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood, White Dogwood Tree) It is the state tree of Virginia and state flower of North Carolina. Flowering Dogwood has lovely flowers in spring, attractive foliage  in summer and fall as well as colourful fruits in fall. Native Americans used it as a treatment for malaria.

Posted by Jacqueline on May 1st, 2018

Tigridia pavonia (Mexican Shell flower, Tiger Flower, Jockey’s Cap Lily, Peacock Flower, Tiger Iris/Flower) It is very popular as an ornamental plant among lovers of interesting flowers. Its large flared-flowers are vividly coloured and come in two-tone combinations pairing white, pink, red, orchid yellow or orange with contrasting spots.

Posted by Jacqueline on April 28th, 2018

Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy, Breadseed Poppy, Common Poppy, Fringed Poppy) Opium Poppy or Breadseed Poppy produces unique and gorgeous flowers that come in a wide variety of colours. Its seeds can be dry roasted and ground to be used for treating asthma, stomach illnesses and bad eyesight. The seeds are processed by the pharmaceutical industry into drugs […]

Posted by Jacqueline on April 19th, 2018

Astrantia major (Greater Masterwort, Great Black Masterwort, Melancholy Gentlemen) Greater Masterwort or Melancholy Gentlemen produces unique and gorgeous flowers that come in a wide variety of colours. Its group of tightly packed florets that are backed by petal-like bracts makes the flowers look very much like a star or a firework.