Florida's Best Herbs and Spices: Native and Exotic Plants Grown for Scent and Flavor

by Charles R Boning

Overview

From unusual tropical spices to temperate herbs to native species, this guide covers plants that will succeed in every region with a focus on plants with culinary uses.

*Detailed profiles of nearly 100 plants, ranging from unusual tropical species, to temperate herbs, to native species.

*Range maps for each species and covers every region of the state.

*Information on cultivation, harvest, and use of the plants.

*Broad assortment of scent plants and describes growth habits and landscape uses and flowering characteristics for adding interest and color to the garden.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683342762
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/15/2021
Edition description:	2nd edition
Pages:	232
Sales rank:	1,055,229
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Charles Boning is a naturalist, illustrator and attorney. He has resided in north, central and south Florida and is familiar with gardening in each region. He has cultivated and grown many of these plants in his own garden. He is also the author of the popular Florida's Best Fruiting Plants.

Table of Contents

Preface 4

Introduction 4

History of Herbs and Spices 5

Scope, Limitations, and Cautions 6

Features of the Plant Profiles 7

Classification of Herbs and Spices 8

I The Basics of Raising Herbs and Spices in Florida 9

Getting Started 9

Propagating Herbs and Spices 11

Florida Growing Conditions 11

Maintaining the Garden 13

Harvest and Storage 18

Geographic Origin of Herbs and Spices 20

II Plant Profiles 21

Allspice 22

Anise 24

Annatto 26

Basil 28

Bay Laurel 30

Bay Rum 32

Bee Balm 34

Bilimbi 36

Black Pepper 38

Borage 40

Burnet 42

Cacao 44

Calamondin 46

Caraway 48

Cardamom 50

Carob 52

Carolina Allspice 54

Chamomile 56

Chervil 58

Chicory 60

Chili Pepper 62

Chives 66

Cilantro/Coriander 68

Cinnamon 70

Coffee 72

Cuban Oregano 74

Culantro 76

Cumin 78

Curry Leaf Tree 80

Dill 82

Fennel 84

Fenugreek 86

Florida Anise 88

Gardenia 90

Garlic 92

Ginger 96

Goldenrod 98

Horseradish 100

Jamaican Mint 102

Kaffir Lime 104

Lavender 106

Lemon 108

Lemon Balm 110

Lemon Grass 112

Lemon Verbena 114

Lime 116

Lovage 118

Mexican Oregano 120

Mexican Tarragon 122

Mint 124

Miracle Fruit 126

Moujean Tea 128

Mustard 130

Myrtle 132

Nasturtium 134

New jersey Tea 136

Oregano 138

Osage Orange 140

Pandanus 142

Parsley 144

Pepperweed 146

Peril la 148

Red Bay 150

Root Beer Plant 152

Rose 154

Roselle 156

Rosemary 158

Rue 162

Rumberry 164

Sage 166

Sassafras 168

Savory 170

Sea Rocket 172

Sesame 174

Sorrel 176

Spicebush 178

Star Anise 180

Stevia 182

Sugarcane 184

Sumac 186

Tamarind 188

Tarragon 190

Tea 192

Thyme 194

Turmeric 196

Vanilla 198

Vietnamese Mint 200

Watercress 202

Wax Myrtle 204

Wild Cinnamon 206

Witch Hazel 208

Yellow Anise 210

Glossary 212

Gardens and Herb Collections 214

Nurseries and Seed Companies 215

References and Further Reading 216

Index 218