Beech trees (Fagus) can be identified by their dark green oblong leaves and thin grey bark. The brown fruit produced between September and October attracts small mammals and a range of birds.

“It’s beautiful, the fruit and the leaves of the tree,” Espiritu said. “It’s very, very awesome.” Loquat fruit grows on a tree owned by Raffy Espiritu, of Milpitas, in his backyard in ...

"I don't know where I got the idea to add tarragon to these apricot cookies," says Dorie ... In another small bowl, rub the tarragon leaves into the sugar until they are moist and aromatic.

Shiso-zuke umeboshi, a traditional Japanese apricot pickle made with salted red perilla leaves, is known for its health-promoting properties due to its high content of phenolic compounds.