Smilax aspera (Common Smilax or Mediterranean smilax) Common smilax is a climbing evergreen vine known for its tough, prickly stems and heart-shaped leaves. This plant can reach up to 16 feet (5 meters) in height, clinging to trees or structures with tendrils. The leaves are glossy, dark green, and have a leathery texture, often with … Read more
Lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus) Lentisk, or mastic tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree from the cashew family, prized for its aromatic resin. It typically grows 6 to 16 feet (1.8 to 4.9 meters) tall. The leaves are leathery, pinnate, and dark green, offering a glossy appearance. Its stems are woody, branching into a dense, … Read more
Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) Mediterranean buckthorn is an evergreen shrub or small tree from the buckthorn family. It usually grows between 6 and 16 feet (1.8 to 4.9 meters) tall. The leaves are oval, leathery, and dark green, often with a glossy finish. The branches are slender and dense, creating a rounded form. Small, yellow-green … Read more
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Parsley is a biennial herb widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal uses. It typically grows 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters) tall with bright green, feathery, compound leaves. These leaves are the primary feature of parsley, offering a fresh and slightly peppery flavor. The plant produces slender, hollow stems … Read more
Mint (Mentha spp.) Mint is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial plant known for its aromatic leaves and refreshing flavor. It grows between 12 to 36 inches (1 to 3 feet, or 0.3 to 1 meter) tall and spreads rapidly through underground runners. The leaves are oval-shaped, serrated, and usually bright green, with a strong menthol scent. … Read more
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) Chamomile is a small, herbaceous plant treasured for its medicinal and aromatic properties. It typically grows 8 to 24 inches (0.2 to 0.6 meters) tall, featuring delicate, feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers with white petals surrounding a yellow center. The plant’s calming scent and therapeutic benefits make it a … Read more
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Tarragon is a herbaceous perennial plant widely recognized for its aromatic, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and its culinary uses. It grows to a height of 24 to 36 inches (2 to 3 feet, or 0.6 to 1 meter) and features slender, upright stems. The leaves are bright green, smooth, and highly fragrant, with … Read more
Mediterranean Wild Thyme (Thymbra capitata) Mediterranean Wild Thyme, also called Conehead thyme or Spanish oregano, is a compact, aromatic shrub found throughout the Mediterranean Basin. This perennial grows 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) tall and features narrow, gray-green, needle-like leaves. In summer, small purple or pink flowers cluster at the ends of … Read more
Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis) The Algerian oak is a deciduous or semi-evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region, particularly North Africa and parts of southern Europe. It typically grows between 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters) tall, with a trunk diameter that can exceed 6 feet (1.8 meters). Its lobed, glossy leaves are … Read more
Wild Pistachio (Pistacia atlantica) The Wild Pistachio, native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East, is a hardy, deciduous tree valued for its ecological and cultural significance. It typically grows 20 to 50 feet (6 to 15 meters) tall, with a spreading canopy that offers ample shade. Its compound leaves are pinnate, … Read more