March 31, 2011
Jamaica Plain is home to a trio of botanicas. If you have ever walked past the on Centre Street, the on Washington Street, or South Street's Botanica San Miguel, you may have stared in awe at these beautiful storefronts decorated with colorful statues, candles, and other items
"Botanica" can literally be translated as "botany," "botanist," or "botanical" but these unembellished meanings scarcely describe the scope of goods and services available at these stores. Herbs are indeed for sale at JP's three botanicas but they also provide much more.