herbal medicine

Small-leaved or Small leaved Lime Tilia cordata sketchbook page

Witch-hazel tree Hamamelis virginiana in bloom in winter.  Illustration shows snow on the ground, and twigs visible.

Witch-hazel tree Hamamelis virginiana in bloom in winter.  Illustration shows snow on the ground, and twigs visible.

Witch hazel Hamamelis virginiana sprig and individual flower

Sage Salvia officianalis sketchbook study showing leaf and flower and tonal study of leaf texture

Canadian Goldenrod Solidago canadensis sketchbook study page with comparisons to Solidago gigantea

Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima sketchbook study page and habit sketch

Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima habit drawing showing mature tree in flower

Canadian Goldenrod Solidago canadensis habit drawing showing entire plant

Tree of Heaven Allanthus alitissima  comparing bark of mature tree (on left) with young tree (on right)

Tree of Heaven AIlanthus alitissima bark of old tree showing grey colour and deep fissures

Tree of Heaven AIlanthus alitissima bark of young tree showing heart shaped leaf scar

Pipal or Bo or Sacred Fig Ficus religiosa leaf and flowering spike with buds and open blossom

Mulberry Morus nigra toothed leaves and black berries

Mulberry Morus nigra tree showing usual growth form and habit

Linden Tilia cordata leaves buds and flowers with large bracts

Linden or Lime Tilia cordata tree showing typical growth habit

Larch Larix decidua or europea tree showing typical shape

Gingko bilobed leaves on branch

Gingko tree showing typical habit and growth pattern

Brazilian Giant rhubarb Gunnera manicata showing a flowering spike in front of one of the plant’s gigantic leaves

Mile a minute weed Asiatic tearthumb Polygonum perfoliatum showing the distinctive blue berries and the pale green leaves.  Stems have sharp spines.

Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla sketchbook study showing the daisy-like heads

Dandelion Taxacum officinale with details of seed and root