Scirpus atrovirens, spp. – Bakana

Scirpus atrovirens, spp. – Bakana
FAMILY: Cyperaceae GENUS: Scirpus SPECIES: Atrovirens COMMON NAMES: Bakana, Bakanoa, Bulrush Scirpus atrovirens is a perrenial sedge grass with erect stems that are jointed, slender or stout.  Leaves are grass-like, the principle blades up to 18mm wide. Inflorescence...

Sceletium tortuosum – Kanna

Sceletium tortuosum – Kanna
FAMILY: Aizoaceae GENUS: Sceletium SPECIES: Tortuosum COMMON NAMES: Canna, Channa, Kanna, Kauwgoed, Kougoed, Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L. Sceletium tortuosum is a herbaceous plant that resembles a succulent; it has fleshy light green leaves that are 1.5 inches (4 cm)...

Salvia divinorum – Diviner’s Sage

Salvia divinorum – Diviner’s Sage
FAMILY: Lamiaceae (Mint) GENUS: Salvia SPECIES: Divinorum COMMON NAMES: Diviner’s Sage, Hierba de la Pastora (Herb of the Shepherdess), Hierba de la Virgen (Herb of the Virgin), Hierba Maria (Mary’s Herb), Hoja de la Pastora (Leaves of the Shepherdess), Lady Salvia,...