Exotic Edibles
September 2004
Apple or Manzano Banana – Musa spp. Origin: Asia (Probably) The name of this wonderful banana pretty much says it all…delicious! Living in the northern climes has pretty much discouraged
August 2004
Areca Palm – Chrysalidocarpus lutescenss Origin: Madagascar Also known as the Yellow Palm or Butterfly Palm, the Areca Palm is one of the most popular houseplants. Rightly so since this
July 2004
Aloe Vera – Aloe barbadensis Origin: South Africa Aloe Vera is known worldwide for the propensity of its sap to aid in the quick healing of cuts and burns.
June 2004
Orange Jasmine or Mock Orange – Murraya paniculata Origin: Asia Imagine the sweet aroma of a blossoming orange grove. You can have that smell naturally in your own home with
May 2004
Marvelous Microgreens Origin: California (where else?) First off, I want to apologize for the lateness of this month’s featured plant. I’ve been busy rehabbing baby cottontails and baby squirrels. I’ve
April 2004
Honeyberry – Lonicera kamchatka Origin: Siberia Looking out this morning at all the snow (yes, I know it’s April), it seems like spring will never arrive. So I decided