Amla
Phyllanthus emblica
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Honey macerate, Powder
An Indian tree with sour green fruits known in Ayurveda as 'amla'.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · In Transit · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Argan
Argania spinosa
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal oil
Argan—endemic to western Maghreb; argan oil and coastal Atlas ecology.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5). · No machine-readable author provided. MPF assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY 2.5
Arnica
Arnica montana
Harvest (months): VI–VII
Processing: Herbal oil, Tincture
Mountain arnica; ointments; mainly above the treeline.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhlers Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Bay laurel
Laurus nobilis
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
A Mediterranean tree with aromatic leaves; the plant of Apollo in antiquity.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Black cumin
Nigella sativa
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Honey macerate, Culinary use
Nigella seeds widely in Maghreb cookery.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · AndreHolz at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Candlenut
Aleurites moluccanus
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal oil
A tropical Pacific tree with oil-rich seeds known as 'kukui'.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0
Chili pepper
Capsicum annuum
Harvest (months): VII–X
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal oil
A Mexican pepper species that includes both sweet and hot cultivars.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Harvest (months): IV–V
Processing: Decoction, Herbal oil
Large leaves; alkaloids—internal use needs caution.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5). · Agnieszka Kwiecień ( Nova ) · CC BY 2.5
Curry leaf
Murraya koenigii
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal oil
Curry leaf aroma in Myanmar and Indian kitchens.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Great mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Harvest (months): V–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Tall stem with a yellow flower spike.
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Marula
Sclerocarya birrea
Harvest (months): I–III
Processing: Culinary use, Fermentation
A southern African tree with yellow fruits rich in vitamin C.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Rotational · Public domain
Mastic tree
Pistacia lentiscus
Harvest (months): VII–X
Processing: Culinary use, Capsules
A Mediterranean shrub; the dried resin (mastic) is the source of chewable gum.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Moringa
Moringa oleifera
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Powder, Culinary use
A fast-growing tropical tree with pods and nutritious leaflets — the 'miracle tree'.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Venkatx5 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Neem
Azadirachta indica
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Bath additive, Herbal oil
An Indian tree with bitter leaves and oil-rich seeds.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · J.M.Garg · CC BY 3.0
Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal oil, Essential oil
A tropical mint-family herb with a heavy, earthy leaf aroma.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · No machine-readable author provided. Valérie75 assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 3.0
Perilla
Perilla frutescens
Harvest (months): VI–XI
Processing: Herbal vinegar, Culinary use
Shiso / egoma—widely in Japanese cuisine and cultivation.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Dalgial · CC BY-SA 3.0
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Harvest (months): V–VII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Orange flowers in gardens and waste places.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Needle-like aromatic leaves; hardy in milder regions.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (GFDL 1.2). · fir0002 flagstaffotos [at] gmail.com Canon 20D + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 · GFDL 1.2
St John's wort
Hypericum perforatum
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal oil
Yellow flowers; translucent dots in the leaves.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tea tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal oil, Essential oil
Tea tree oil source—eastern coast commercial and cultural use.
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Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Tangopaso · Public domain