The red raspberry has been around for a very long time and noted as growing wild in the foothills of Mt. Ida during the time of Christ. It’s technically known as Rubus idaeus and originated in Asia Minor and North America. It’s believed that the Romans are responsible for wide-range of cultivation seen in Europe. They’re usually harvested twice a year — once in the fall and once in the summer.

Reishi mushrooms, also known by their scientific name Ganoderma lucidum, grow above ground and produce “a fruiting body” along with connective strands (called mycelium), which are turned into an herbal medicines, tinctures, teas, powders and extracts.They’re native to several parts of Asia, including China, Korea and Japan. While they’re edible and often described as bitter-tasting with a tough texture, you’re much more likely to find them in supplement, tincture or powder form.

Rhubarb is a perennial plant that is known for its distinct flavor and vivid color. It grows from short, thick rhizomes and has triangular leaves as well as brightly colored stalks.
The stalks are easily recognizable by their bright pink color and are also found in light pink and pale green colors, which has nothing to do with the ripeness or sweetness. However, the stalks and flowers are the only edible parts of the plant. This is very important to know since the leaves are actually poisonous.