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Jovita Turan
Dec 29, 20222 min read
Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus L.) and its valuable properties
By Jovita Turan, December 29, 2022 Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus L.) a plant that belongs to Adoxaceae family is found naturally growing...


Emirhan Turan
Jul 11, 20214 min read
A Common Garden Herb: Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)
by Emirhan Turan, July 11, 2021. Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.), commonly known as garden mint or common mint belongs to the genus Mentha...


Emirhan Turan
Jun 20, 20214 min read
A Scented Herb From Our Gardens: Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
by Emirhan Turan, June 20, 2021. Ocimum basilicum L. known as basil is an annual culinary herb, native to Africa and tropical Asian...


Jovita Turan
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Beneficial Herb of Spring - Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.)
By Jovita Turan, April 12, 2021 Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.) that belongs to the Asteraceae family is a perennial herb, widely...


Jovita Turan
Mar 21, 20213 min read
A Brief Summary and Health Benefits of Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.)
By Jovita Turan, March 21, 2021 Berberis vulgaris L. mostly known as barberry, common barberry, or common European barberry belongs to...


Jovita Turan
Mar 15, 20214 min read
Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) - the Symbol of Love with Numerous Health Benefits
by Jovita Turan, March 15, 2021 Myrtus communis L., commonly known as Myrtle, belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is native to West Asia,...


Jovita Turan
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) – a Highly Beneficial Ancient Plant
by Jovita Turan, March 10, 2021 Cydonia oblonga Mill. plant commonly known as quince belongs to the genus Cydonia and the Rosaceae family...


Jovita Turan
Mar 2, 20213 min read
Valuable Properties and Health Benefits of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.)
by Jovita Turan, March 3, 2021 The genus Rosa naturally occurs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America and it covers more...


Jovita Turan
Jan 31, 20219 min read
Cultivation of Actinidia - Kiwi Berry
By Jovita Turan, January 31, 2021 The kiwifruit (Actinidia) is native to north eastern China, specifically the Yangtze River valley, and...


Emirhan Turan
Nov 10, 20204 min read
Olive tree, fruit and oil (Olea europaea L.)
by Emirhan Turan, November 10, 2020 Olea europaea L., known as the olive tree, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean...


Emirhan Turan
Sep 22, 20207 min read
The Main Beneficial Members of Brassicaceae Family
by Emirhan Turan, September 22, 2020 Brassicaceae also know as Cruciferae composed of 338 genera and around 3700 species. The plant...


Jovita Turan
Sep 2, 20203 min read
A Brief Summary of Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)
by Jovita Turan, September 2, 2020 Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) also known as a tart, dwarf, or wild cherry belongs to Rosaceae...


Emirhan Turan
Jul 5, 20204 min read
Elixir of Life from Coffee (Coffea L.) plant
by Emirhan Turan, July 5, 2020 The genus Coffea L. contains three different species which used in the production of coffee: Arabica...

Jovita Turan
Jun 14, 20202 min read
Valuable Properties of Mulberry (Morus L.) trees
by Jovita Turan, 14 June, 2020 Mulberry (Morus L.) is a fast - growing deciduous plant belonging to the family Moraceae. Mulberries can...


Emirhan Turan
May 31, 20202 min read
A Brief Introduction to Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and Capsaicin
by Emirhan Turan, 31 May, 2020 Capsicum annuum mostly known with Chili pepper cultivars belongs to Solanaceae family that has nearly 2700...


Jovita Turan
May 10, 20206 min read
A Forgotten Herb for your Gardens: Rue (Ruta Graveolens L.)
by Jovita Turan, 10 May, 2020 BOTANY Rue is more popularly known as "Common Rue" or "Herb of Grace" is an evergreen perennial sub-shrub...


Emirhan Turan
May 4, 20203 min read
Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits of Carrot (Daucus carota L.)
by Emirhan Turan, 4 May, 2020 The carrot (Daucus carota L) is a root vegetable belonging to the Apiaceae family. There are nearly 60...


Emirhan Turan
Apr 19, 20203 min read
Cultivation and Health Benefits of Caper Plant (Capparis spinosa L.)
by Emirhan Turan, April 19, 2020 Capparis spinosa L. known as Caper plants are usually growing in dry stony areas in the Mediterranean...


Jovita Turan
Apr 12, 20205 min read
Biologically Active Compounds And Health Benefits of Cranberry (Vaccinium Oxycoccus L.)
by Jovita Turan, April 12, 2020 INTRODUCTION The cranberry plant grows vigorously in acidic sandy bogs, all across the temperate and...
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