Rosa damascena

Rosa damascena Rosa damascena mill L, commonly known as Damask rose, is known as Gole Mohammadi in Iran. It is one of the most important species of Rosaceae family. Rosaceae are well- known ornamental plants and have been referred to as the king of flowers. At present time, over 200 rose species and more than […]

Magnificent benefits of lavender

Magnificent benefits of lavender Magical lavender has been used for centuries. There are even several references to lavender in the Christian Bible.In France, lavender flowers were strewn on the floor to freshen the air and mask stinking smells of the insanitary streets. In the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I drank 10 cups of lavender tea […]

Iranian Hollyhock (Alcea)

Iranian Hollyhock (Alcea) Species identification is fundamentally important within the fields of biology, biogeography, ecology and conservation. The genus Alcea (Malvaceae) includes approximately 70 species of mainly Irano-Turanian distribution and is considered one of the most challenging genera of the Middle East, due to its uniformity and pronounced plasticity in morphological traits. In spite vast […]

Echium amoenum

Echium amoenum Echium amoenum belongs to the family Boraginaceae and is a perennial Iranian domestic plant which grows wild in the mountains along a narrow strip of land in Northern Iran and the Caucasus. E. amoenum is a valuable medicinal herb which has been used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases for more […]