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In particular, P. They were first described by botanists in 1759. Native to subpolar regions of northern Europe and North America, Iceland poppies are hardy but short-lived perennials ,grown as biennials , that yield large, papery, bowl-shaped, lightly...

* By the 20th century, teasels had been largely replaced by metal cards, which can be made uniformly and do not require constant replacement as the teasel heads wear. The dried flower heads were attached to spindles, wheels, or cylinders, sometimes called...

* Parsley ( Petroselinum ) is a bright green biennial herb , often used as spice . In modern cooking, parsley is used for its leaf in much the same way as coriander (which is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro ), although parsley is perceived to...

* A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia. * Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia .

* The plant is popular as a garden subject, and numerous cultivars have been developed with a range of colours from white through pink to purple. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, 10–35 cm long and 5–12 cm broad, and are covered with gray-white...

Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out. * Rheum palmatum , known as Turkey rhubarb , Chinese rhubarb , ornamental rhubarb , and East Indian rhubarb , is a plant in the family Polygonaceae...

* The plant is popular as a garden subject, and numerous cultivars have been developed with a range of colours from white through pink to purple. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, 10–35 cm long and 5–12 cm broad, and are covered with gray-white...

* Paeonia mlokosewitschii ( Golden Peony or Caucasian Peony ) is a species of peony , native to the Caucasus Mountains in Azerbaijan , Georgia , and Dagestan , where it grows on rocky slopes in oak , hornbeam , or beech forests.

* The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The root is the most active medicinally, it should be harvested in the autumn of its first year of growth, sliced longitudinally if necessary and dried quickly.

* They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights. * They are very late to bolt and can be grown year round in mild climates. * Try them as a fall crop by sowing seed in late summer.

* Generally grown as an annual to produce desired onions for eating. * These are the sweet white onions famous raw on hamburgers and salads. 110 days to harvest. Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used...

* It is fragarnt and attracts bees and butterflies! * It is a short lived perennial or biennial but will self seed. * Its height of 10-18 inches makes it ideal for the front or closer portion of the meadow.

In the northern part of its range, which includes southern British Columbia, extreme southwestern Alberta, Washington, Oregon and east to Montana, Wyoming and northern Colorado, it often grows under Douglas-fir.

* This Clematis is very fast growing and will cover an area quickly with beautiful yellow flowers that last most of the season.

* This species is native to the temperate regions of the old world, from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, and from the British Isles through Russia, and the Middle East to China and Japan, including India.

Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous. * Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape.

Several of the B-group vitamins are present but most of the vitamin C is lost in cooking. It has been used as a vegetable since antiquity and was cultivated by the Romans, although there is some confusion in the literature of the time between parsnips...

* Aquilegia caerulea is a species of Aquilegia flower native to the Rocky Mountains from Montana south to New Mexico and west to Idaho and Arizona . * It is also an ornamental plant in gardens, with numerous cultivars selected for different flower colors.

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others.

* The French marigold ( Tagetes patula ) is a species in the daisy family ( Asteraceae ). These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing. About 35 kilos of oil can be extracted from 1 hectare of the plant (yielding 2,500 kilos of flowers...

* A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat...

* A red dye is obtained from the sap of the root. It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria , and is included in the family Papaveraceae and most closely related to Eomecon of eastern Asia.

* A very ornamental plant, it should be planted into its permanent position as soon as possible because it dislikes root disturbance. * A good border plant with white or pinkish flowers on a vertical stalk; a long-lived plant, makes a substantial clump...

The aromatic leaves have a very nice flavour that is somewhat liquorice-like. * Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood .

* Tian Nan Xing has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years and is valued especially for its beneficial affect upon the chest. * The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use.

* Unusual perennials with 2" spherical blue flowers in mid to late summer; the plant itself is rather rough and thistly with dark green leaves; good for middle or back of border; wants full sun and good drainage; can be dried for winter arrangements.

* This variety of seed will produce gourds common for making birdhouses.