Biennial Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Mckinney

Cultivated forms often show flowers completely surrounding the central spike, in contrast to the wild form, where the flowers only appear on one side. * The much-loved foxglove of cottage gardens; flowers usually purple, but may be white, pink, or some...

It is common in Middle Eastern , European , and American cooking . * Parsley ( Petroselinum ) is a bright green biennial herb , often used as spice . It is also a good detoxifier, helping the body to get rid of toxins via the urine and therefore helping...

It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

* This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable. * The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * High in Vitamins! * They are excellent raw or cooked , having a mild sweet flavor.

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 medicinal parts of the plant are the ripe seeds. Make tea by pouring boiling water over 2 teaspoons of ground seed.

It also lowers the blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels. The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used. Arctium lappa is the main species used, though this species has similar properties.

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

The leaves are up to 4 centimeters (11?2 inches) long—broader than those of most other yews—and often end in a very small, sharp point. It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana.

They are often used in the treatment of certain heart complaints. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes; biennial or short-lived perennial; full or part sun, dry, well-drained soil; flowering in summer; native...

Carnation also exhibits this effect. The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. * A teaspoon of crushed seeds has long been used as a form of natural birth control; its use for this purpose was first described by Hippocrates over 2,000 years...

* Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America , from Newfoundland west to Alberta , southeast to Florida , and southwest to Texas , and widely naturalized elsewhere...

* The leaves are used as an insect repellent. Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff.

* Generally grown as an annual to produce desired onions for eating. Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used in cooking where a mild onion flavor is desired.

* Chia (Salvia hispanica) was the third most important food of the Aztecs in the time of Cortez (behind corn and beans and in front of amaranth), and has long been an important crop in Mesoamerica for the unique nutritional qualities of its seed.

* Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

Chamomile is used to sooth widely for children's ailments, infantile colic, and even asthma. * Matricaria recutita or German chamomile , also spelled camomile , is an annual plant of the composite family Asteraceae .

Germination will usually take place within 2 weeks. * 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.

* Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not . This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

* Penthorum sedoides is 10 to 80 centimeters tall. * In Virginia, Penthorum sedoides grows in habitats such as alluvial swamps, floodplain pools, rocky or sandy shores, fens, marshes, beaver ponds, and disturbed wetlands.

A tea is made from the dried leaves and roots. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged, as it can cause serious liver damage. The roasted roots are used with dandelion and chicory roots for making coffee.

* 'Capitata' is a tree form often used for screening and hedging in the East and Midwest. * Taxus cuspidata ( Japanese Yew or Spreading Yew ) is a member of the genus Taxus , native to Japan , Korea , northeast China and the extreme southeast of Russia...

* Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

The flowering shoots contain about 0.5% essential oil, this is used as a food flavouring. The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower. A herb tea is made from the leaves.

* Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America. * A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until they turn an amber or pink colour.

* Juniperus osteosperma ( Utah Juniper ; syn. The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. It grows at moderate altitudes of 1,300-2,600 m, on dry soils, often together with Pinus monophylla .

* Ephedra viridis is a species of Ephedra known by the common names green ephedra and green Mormon tea . It is native to the western United States, where it is a member of varied scrub, woodland, and open habitats.

The seed, or the oil from the seed are normally used. * Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt . * Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated...