Dioscorea alata is commonly known as winged yam, water yam, white yam and ñame. The species name alata means winged and refers to the...

Curcuma zedoaria is very similar in appearance to golden turmeric, although somewhat smaller-growing and not quite as prolific. The prim...

Curcuma longa , commonly known as turmeric or Indian saffron, is a ginger relative that has long been used to add flavor and color to foo...

Ginger root ( Zingiber officinale ) has been one of the most widely used spices since ancient times. It has a variety of documented hea...

Sweet lemon ( Citrus limetta ) is an acid-free or low-acid variety of citrus. The same species is also sometimes known as sweet lime. O...

Schefflera arboricola  (shef-LEER-uh ar-bor-ih-KOLE-uh) is a widely-grown houseplant that is also a durable landscape plant in tropical a...

Manihot esculenta , also known as cassava, yuca and manioc, is a fast-growing perennial with an edible tuberous root. In common usage, th...

The flowers of Vachellia farnesiana have a fragrance similar to grape candy, which is probably where it gets the common name Sweet Acaci...

Aechmea blanchetiana  (eek-MEE-uh blan-ket-ee-AY-nuh) is one of the largest of the commonly grown Aechmeas. Its size makes a big impact in...

The flowers of Aristolochia elegans are the most stunning aspect of this plant, but it also has many other interesting features. The pla...