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This looks like a form of Fleabane (Erigeron spp.), but there are other genera, such as Symphyotrichum, that also have species that appear similar. One would need to look at the floral parts carefully to say more.
Is this a cultivated plant or a plant growing wild, perhaps in Bulgaria?
Actually, the word 'daisy' is a general term that can be applied to any member of the immense Daisy family (Asteraceae), so in that sense, Chamomile, Fleabane, and Asters are all daisies.
Is this a cultivated plant or a plant growing wild, perhaps in Bulgaria?
Actually, the word 'daisy' is a general term that can be applied to any member of the immense Daisy family (Asteraceae), so in that sense, Chamomile, Fleabane, and Asters are all daisies.
Thank you especially for the swift reply. It is growing wild in their garden along with a walnut tree and a peach tree! They seem to live off the land a lot. Sorry for the terrible photos my phone is quite old! They hoped for chamomile haha! Is fleabane medicinal?
What a beautiful, pastoral setting. I recognize some of the plants. The flowering shrub is a Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). There are also grape vines (Vitis vinifera) and a fig tree (Ficus carica). Some of the herbs include Dock (Rumex sp.), Wild Lettuce (Lactuca sp.), and that tall narrow weed in front is actually another very different species of Erigeron. It is an introduced plant commonly known as Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis, or a similar sp.). I wonder if that dark conifer is a Juniper (Juniperus sp.). There are several native to Bulgaria. It would be good to see the fleshy cones.
I understand that some Erigeron spp. have been used medicinally, but please don't experiment with any medicinal herb without consulting with an experienced herbalist. The name 'fleabane' refers to a former use as an insect repellent or insecticide. That is another reason not to consume the plant without extensive knowledge about it.
I understand that some Erigeron spp. have been used medicinally, but please don't experiment with any medicinal herb without consulting with an experienced herbalist. The name 'fleabane' refers to a former use as an insect repellent or insecticide. That is another reason not to consume the plant without extensive knowledge about it.
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Your absolutely right. I love their Bulgaria house! It's so big! Ah they use hibiscus in gin making don't they? Yes they were grapes! Very nice picking my own! I never noticed the fig tree! My friends are so lucky and you seem very interesting and intelligent!
Do you mean using Juniper in gin? Juniper berries are often used in many gin recipes, but they usually come from a different species of Juniper (Juniperus communis). The juniper in the photo is most likely Juniperus sabina.
Actually, I was mistaken about the fig. The grape leaves in the tree looked like fig leaves.
Actually, I was mistaken about the fig. The grape leaves in the tree looked like fig leaves.
Since I appreciate some more input they said I could post some more photos of their garden so here they are for you to enjoy (and hopefully tell me some more about their plants!) They couldn't get over this year I went instead, stunning place. (When the garden hasn't taken everything over!) On and thank you once again most obliged! Feel free to zoom in I am getting interested in horticulture myself this year!
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A few more plants catch my eye.
I spy a Hop vine (Humulus lupulus) and Black Elderberry flowers (Sambucus nigra).
That tall rank weed may be a type of Sweet-clover (Melilotus sp.) and that white-flowered Umbellifer (Apiaceae member) is probably very familiar, but I'm not sure...
That tree I mistook for a fig is actually a mulberry (Morus sp. , perhaps Morus alba). Interestingly, figs and mulberries are both in the same family: Moraceae.
I spy a Hop vine (Humulus lupulus) and Black Elderberry flowers (Sambucus nigra).
That tall rank weed may be a type of Sweet-clover (Melilotus sp.) and that white-flowered Umbellifer (Apiaceae member) is probably very familiar, but I'm not sure...
That tree I mistook for a fig is actually a mulberry (Morus sp. , perhaps Morus alba). Interestingly, figs and mulberries are both in the same family: Moraceae.