21. This plant is strictly related to " Betonica officinalis " and has similar properties and characteristics. 22. Valerian . . . . . . . . . . Valeriana officinalis . . . . . . Root 23. Bouncing bet ( " Saponaria officinalis " ) is an excellent ground cover in sun or shade. 24. I bought a golden rosemary, Rosemarinus officinalis Golden Rain Joyce DeBaggio, which Thomas DeBaggio namedafter his wife. 25. A chemical substance isolated from " Cornus officinalis " also may enhance the motility of human sperm. 26. "P . officinalis " was first used for medicinal purposes, then grown as an ornamental. 27. The species " Galega officinalis " and " Galega orientalis " are familiar in cultivation. 28. It is one of the sleep-promoting ( soporific ) components in " Verbena officinalis ". 29. Lemon Balm . . . . . . . . . . Melissa officinalis . . . . . . Leaves 30. The enzyme was first isolated from the root of the common asparagus ( " Asparagus officinalis " ).