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* Milk thistle has also been known to be used as food. The leaves can be trimmed of prickles and boiled and make a good spinach substitute or they can also be added raw to salads. The spiny bracts on the flower head were eaten in the past like globe artichoke,...

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

It is water soluble. * The root is diaphoretic, diuretic and stomachic. * It differs from the wild type in having stouter, somewhat recurved spines on the seed heads. * A blue dye is obtained from the dried plant, an indigo substitute.

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.

* Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. It is best treated as a biennial in the garden. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians...

In the author's opinion a recognition above the rank of subspecies does not seem to be justified. B-7 Hazara: Kagan vy., Inayat Khan 19127 (RAW), B-8 Kashmir: above Gulmarg, 10,000', R.R. Stewart 103352 (RAW), Sankh, Poonch, 2.10.1952, A.

* It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life. * Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides.

* A perennial poppy with 2-3" pink, red, orange, greenish, or yellow fragrant flowers; most of the leaves are basal; native to Eurasia and to North America from the Arctic to Colorado.

Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China.

It is native to Europe and western Asia. * Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads.

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 have a milder flavor.

It is native to Europe and western Asia. * Scabiosa ochroleuca, commonly called cream scabious, is a species of scabiosa with creamy yellow flower heads.

The seed floss can be used as an insulation in shoes etc. An infusion of the leaves alone, or the leaves and stems, has been used as a hair wash to prevent gray hair. A cold infusion of the plant can be used as a lotion on swollen knees and ankles.

It was introduced into the United States in the nineteenth century. Seed can be slow to germinate, especially from the earlier sowings, it is best to mark the rows by sowing a few radishes with the parsnips.

The dried leaves can also be used, they remain effective for 6 months after drying. Temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) are best for adequate growth; an atmospheric humidity of 80 to 85% and soil without a high level of nitrogen are also optimal.

Further research may or may not eventually determine if M. * Magnolia officinalis (commonly called Houpu Magnolia or Magnolia-bark) is a species of Magnolia native to the mountains and valleys of China at altitudes of 300-1500 m.

It is native to northern Burma and China, but is sometimes grown in western gardens where it has been in cultivation since 1848. * Substances from the plant have shown anticancer activity.

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

* A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe and Asia and common in North America.

* The species is grown as an ornamental tree for its strongly fragrant flowers. * The tree is native in the Mediterranean region, Iran and parts of central Asia. * Used as a rootstock for the cultivated cherries * Flowers bloom in mid spring and are pollinated...

* A dark red dye is obtained from the leaves. Wood - white, beautifully veined. * Nice shiny dark green leaves to 3"; large shrub, small tree; quarter-inch bright red fruit in fall; best of the hardy evergreen hollies, Dirr says; may not do well in hot...

It contains some of the most bitter compounds known and is used as a scientific basis for measuring bitterness. * Gentian root has a long history of use as a herbal bitter in the treatment of digestive disorders and is an ingredient of many proprietary...

* Milk thistle has also been known to be used as food. The leaves can be trimmed of prickles and boiled and make a good spinach substitute or they can also be added raw to salads. The spiny bracts on the flower head were eaten in the past like globe artichoke,...

It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. * A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant...

* Angelica has a long folk-history of use as a medicinal herb, in particular for the treatment of digestive disorders and problems with blood circulation. They are also used to sweeten tart fruits.

It has a profound tonic effect upon a diseased heart, enabling the heart to beat more slowly, powerfully and regularly without requiring more oxygen. * Great care should be exercised in the use of this plant, the therapeutic dose is very close to the...

* Seed propagation - sow spring to mid-summer in situ. * Melilot, used either externally or internally, can help treat varicose veins and haemorrhoids though it requires a long-term treatment for the effect to be realised.