Summer Location: Bed 4 – Heber W. Youngken Jr. Medicinal Garden

Lilly of the Valley

Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis Toxic. Limited medicinal use.

Scientific Name: Iris germanica Used in perfumes when root is dried.

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon martinii Used as an essential oil.

Scientific Name: Ananas comosus Its promelain enzyme digests food by breaking down protein.

Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana Used as a sweetener.

Scientific Name: Saccharum officinarum Tropical/Subtropical for sugar and ethanol uses.

Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus Used for sunflower oil and a stringent and diuretic properties.

Scientific Name: Acorus calamus Thechizome is used to alleviate stomach acidity.

Scientific Name: Phyla dulcis Native to Mexico and central america. Used as a sweetener.