Meet the Plants
Welcome to our growing Botanical Glossary — a reference library for the herbs, spices, woods, resins and other plant materials we currently carry at Crystal by the Sea.
Each plant will have its own in-depth profile with information about its identity, history, traditional uses, folklore, practical applications and the ways it appears across herbal, culinary, spiritual and cultural traditions.
Use the glossary to follow your curiosity, compare plants, and dig deeper whenever an herb, wood, resin or botanical shows up elsewhere on the site.
Browse the Botanical Glossary
Browse the topics below, follow what catches your curiosity, and come back often as we continue adding new plant profiles, uses and practical guides.
Select a plant to explore its full profile, including botanical information, history, traditional uses, folklore, practical applications and relevant safety considerations.
A–Z Botanical Index
Entries are listed alphabetically by common name. As new herbs, mushrooms, woods, resins and other botanicals find their way to the Haven, we’ll continue adding them to the collection.
A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z
A
B
Beet Root
Benzoin
Black Sage
Blue Sage
Burdock
Butterfly Pea Flower
C
Calendula
Cardamom
Cayenne
Cedar
Chamomile
Chili Peppers
Cinnamon
Clove
Copal / Copalli
Cordyceps mushroom
Cumin
D
E
F
G
H
J
L
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
M
Maca Root
Marshmallow
Microgreens
Mugwort
Myrrh
N
P
Palo Santo
Paprika
Patchouli
Peppermint Leaf
Plantain
R
Reishi Mushroom
Rooibos
Rose Hips
Rose Petals
Rosemary
S
Sacred Tobacco
Sage Leaf
Sandalwood
Sea Moss
Shiitake mushroom
Sweetgrass
T
Tea
Turkey Tail mushroom
Turmeric
V
W
Using the Botanical Glossary
Each entry will eventually link to a dedicated profile page where you can explore the botanical’s identity, history, traditional uses, folklore, practical applications and relevant safety information in greater depth.
Learn Before You Use
Traditional use does not automatically mean something is appropriate for everyone. Each profile will include relevant cautions, interactions and preparation notes when applicable so you can learn before deciding what belongs in your own practice.
What You’ll Find in Each Profile
Botanical identity • Plant part used • History • Traditional uses • Folklore • Culinary uses when applicable • Herbal and medicinal traditions • Spiritual and metaphysical associations • Magical or Pagan traditions when relevant • Preparation methods • Safety considerations • Sourcing and sustainability.
Rooted in curiosity. Growing in knowledge. 🌿