Articles related to "Poaceae"

Wheat, spelt, rye, barley, oats, corn, rice, wild rice, bamboo shoots and even sugar cane are in the same botanical family of Poaceae Grasses.

Bamboo might strike you as a plant that grows well in rainforests, but there are species that prosper in desert gardens.

Aromatic plants of the same family share not only similar physical characteristics but also similar medicinal properties; many scented plants have therapeutic powers.

Citronella essential oil is most commonly known for its use as an insect repellent; however, citronella oil also has other properties and use in aromatherapy.

Lemongrass has traditionally been used in Indian Medicine; lemongrass oil has a number of uses and properties in aromatherapy today, particularly as an insect repellent.

Vetiver is a plant which has been used in the Far East since ancient times; today, vetiver essential oil has uses and properties in modern day aromatherapy.

Overview of Common Reed, an invasive water plant, and what it can and can't do for a garden.