Seeds of Papaver somniferum are processed by the pharmaceutical industry into drugs such as codeine and morphine

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 […]

Sauropus androgynus is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in Southeast Asia

Posted by Jacqueline on April 22nd, 2018

Sauropus androgynus (Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf Bush, Sabah Vegetable, Katuk, Sayur Manis in Malay) Star Gooseberry or Sweet Leaf Bush is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, the leaves of the plant are used to make infusion, believed to improve the flow of breast milk for breastfeeding mothers. Consumption […]

Astrantia major produces unique flowers that come in a wide variety of colours

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.

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is a perfect collection for its longevity of flowering

Posted by Jacqueline on April 7th, 2018

Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid, Gold of Kinabalu Orchid) Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid or Gold of Kinabalu Orchid is an endangered orchid species that is endemic to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, West Malaysia. A perfect species collection for its small size and longevity of flowering. Paphiopedilum rothschildianum is assessed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red […]

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis has medicinal properties

Posted by Jacqueline on April 5th, 2018

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis (Cauliflower, Broccoli, Calabrese, Romanesco) Cauliflower or Calabrese has medicinal properties. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidants-rich and may boost both your heart and brain health. Regular consumption of Cauliflower will provide your body with impressive amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, beta-carotene and much more while supporting healthy digestion and detoxification..

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