Açaí palm
Euterpe oleracea
Harvest (months): VII–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Syrup
Acai — palm of Amazon wetlands; fruit in cuisine and trade.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Vihelik · Public domain
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Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal wine
Upright herb with petiolate leaves and a yellow spike of tiny flowers.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Allspice
Pimenta dioica
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal liqueur
A Caribbean tree whose dried berries become the spice 'allspice'.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Christian Blue · CC BY-SA 4.0
American ginseng
Panax quinquefolius
Harvest (months): IX–X
Processing: Decoction, Powder
American ginseng—eastern forest herb; culturally valued root (protected in places).
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Amla
Phyllanthus emblica
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Honey macerate, Powder
An Indian tree with sour green fruits known in Ayurveda as 'amla'.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · In Transit · CC BY-SA 4.0
Andrographis
Andrographis paniculata
Harvest (months): VIII–X
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Capsules
A South Asian annual with strongly bitter aerial parts.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · J.M.Garg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Anise
Pimpinella anisum
Harvest (months): VII–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal liqueur
Sweet anise aroma of fruits; liqueurs and baking.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Argan
Argania spinosa
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal oil
Argan—endemic to western Maghreb; argan oil and coastal Atlas ecology.
DetailsImage source
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.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhlers Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Ashitaba
Angelica keiskei
Harvest (months): III–X
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Culinary use
Ashitaba—traditional coastal vegetable of Bōsō and similar shores.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · ja:User:Sphl · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Harvest (months): X–III
Processing: Powder, Capsules
An Indian perennial and one of the cornerstone herbs of Ayurveda.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · SAplants · CC BY-SA 4.0
Balsam fir
Abies balsamea
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Salve / ointment, Bath additive
Balsam fir—boreal fir; resin from bark wounds and needles in folk use.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ryan Hodnett · CC BY-SA 4.0
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.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Betel
Piper betle
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Culinary use, Poultice / compress
Betel leaf chewing in Southeast Asia.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · No machine-readable author provided. Pamri assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domain
Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
Harvest (months): VI–VIII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Dark blue berries; leaves and fruit in tradition.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Amédée Masclef · Public domain
Bitter melon
Momordica charantia
Harvest (months): VI–X
Processing: Culinary use, Herbal infusion (tea)
Bitter melon in Asian cuisine and folk use; tropical and subtropical Asia.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.) · Public domain
Black cumin
Nigella sativa
Harvest (months): VII–IX
Processing: Honey macerate, Culinary use
Nigella seeds widely in Maghreb cookery.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · AndreHolz at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Black pepper
Piper nigrum
Harvest (months): XI–II
Processing: Decoction, Culinary use
Black pepper—a major tropical Asian crop.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Harvest (months): V–IX
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Honey macerate
Blackberries from scrub; leaves similar to raspberry.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). · Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Blue agave
Agave tequilana
Harvest (months): X–IV
Processing: Syrup, Fermentation
A blue-grey succulent from the Mexican highlands, the source plant for tequila.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). · Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0
Blue gum
Eucalyptus globulus
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Inhalation, Herbal infusion (tea)
Blue gum—widely planted eucalyptus; leaf oil economy and aroma.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). · John Tann from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0
Brahmi
Bacopa monnieri
Harvest (months): I–XII
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Capsules
A small Indian wetland herb known in Ayurveda as 'brahmi'.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). · Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0
Brazil nut
Bertholletia excelsa
Harvest (months): XII–III
Processing: Culinary use
Brazil nut—iconic Amazon rainforest tree.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Buchu
Agathosma betulina
Harvest (months): XII–II
Processing: Herbal infusion (tea), Herbal vinegar
A South African aromatic shrub with small glossy leaves and a pungent scent.
DetailsImage source
Photograph on Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). · Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain