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Gorgeous, fragrant flowers, edible pods, food and habitat for monarch butterfly and other insects, a source of material for string: the virtues of milkweed go on and on.

Traditionally, dandelion leaves are eaten as a spring tonic, to gently cleanse the body with the change of seasons, but they are also edible in summer and fall.

Poison ivy contact dermatitis is the commonest plant allergic contact dermatitis, also known as allergic phytodermatitis, in the United States.

A latex allergy is the adverse immunity response to the proteins in the latex.

With its cheery red-orange blooms, Mexican Milkweed is readily grown from seeds, transplants, and cuttings.

When creating a bouquet to bring inside, choose a good amount of both annuals and perennials, and even some foliage plants such as Lamb's ear or artemisia.

Illegal in the US, Papaver somniferum continues to be a garden staple. The risks of growing poppies can be substantial as the plant produces opium, heroin, and morphine.

Fruit is cheap and plentiful in Southeast Asia and used for everything from quenching thirst to cooking, but some varieties may be new to first time tourists.

A guide to this popular and beautiful houseplant. which has decorated homes and offices for decades.

Oriental poppies and tall bearded iris are excellent companion plants in a garden. These perennial plants begin as spring flowering plants but continue to early summer.

Planning an adventurous dinner with wild greens is easy. With a little initiative, luck and a good field guide you can save money and eat healthy for less.

These "weeds" stimulate the liver to purify the blood, aid digestion, and are nutritious.

Euphorbias are useful for sustainable garden plantings. Drought tolerant succulent spurges add variety among flower, container or indoor gardens.

Fill flower gardens with plants that deter deer from foraging. Improve deer resistance with learning how to choose flowering plants with rough foliage and strong scent.

Houseplants can be a great addition to any household! They enhance decor and clean the air, but for safety's sake a few rules should be followed.

The most popular flowering holiday plant, the poinsettia may be grown as a bush or a tree.

This deciduous ethnobotanical tree from Africa is easy to cultivate and contains a number of beneficial medicinal compounds.

Although poinsettias appear on lists of plants that are toxic to pets, these popular Christmas flowers are not as poisonous as many believe.

Poinsettias are the number one houseplant bought and sold each holiday season. Here's a look at their history and care.

Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain.

The classic holiday plant, poinsettias have a rich tradition. But the plant, native to Latin America and Mexico, is a booming million dollar business in the United States