Tag: Groundcover

The name Yerba Buena, meaning "good herb" in Spanish, reflects its respected status and versatile applications, especially given its extensive use in traditional folk medicine for centuries. This native North American mint offers a wide range of uses, from culinary and medicinal applications to practical landscaping solutions, making it a valuable addition to any home or garden.

While often dismissed as a persistent lawn weed, dollarweed, or pennywort, has been used for over 3,000 years in traditional medicine for various health benefits. Known scientifically as *Hydrocotyle umbellata*, this unassuming plant offers culinary, medicinal, and ecological advantages that are often overlooked.