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* 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...

It has large, alternating, cordiform leaves that have a long petiole and are pubescent on the underside. * The juice of the plant, when used as a friction, is said to have a stimulating action against baldness.

Silymarin is a complex mixture of polyphenolic molecules, including seven closely related flavonolignans (silybin A, silybin B, isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silychristin, isosilychristin, silydianin) and one flavonoid (taxifolin).

It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family. * Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies...

* Datura stramonium , known by the common names jimson weed , devil's trumpet , devil's weed , thorn apple , tolguacha , Jamestown weed , stinkweed , locoweed , datura , moonflower , and, in South Africa , malpitte and mad seeds , is a common weed in...

* The wild carrot, when freshly cut, will draw or change color depending on the color of the water it is in. Chinese studies have also indicated that the seeds blockprogesterone synthesis, which could explain this effect.

Silymarin is a complex mixture of polyphenolic molecules, including seven closely related flavonolignans (silybin A, silybin B, isosilybin A, isosilybin B, silychristin, isosilychristin, silydianin) and one flavonoid (taxifolin).

Delphinium consolida ) is an annual plant in the Buttercup family Ranunculaceae . * The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought.

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.

* Contrary to what the name suggests, neither a crocus nor the source of saffron; foliage emerges in spring, fades in early summer; flowers, pale rosy purple, spring up in October among fallen leaves.

Young plants are less hardy, and can be damaged by only ?8 °C (17.6 °F). * The greatest reported cold tolerance is ?27.5 °C (?17.5 °F), survived by four specimens planted in Plovdiv, Bulgaria during a severe cold spell on 6 January 1993 and placing...

Paitan is antiseptic, astringent and haemostatic. It is used in the treatment of persistent cough with blood, chronic diarrhoea, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, bloody stool, urorrhoea and bloody sputum.

* A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until they turn an amber or pink colour. * The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other...

The gelled seeds can also be prepared as a gruel or pudding. Global interest in chia seed as a food* is based on its high content of protein, ?-3 fatty-acids, and complex carbohydrates, as well as the gelatinous, moisture-retaining qualities of the seed...

* Flowering period during the summer is long, attrracting many pollinators. * It is said to be of great use when applied externally to stimulate hair growth and is an ingredient of many hair lotions and ointments.

* Greater celandine has an erect habit, and may reach 30 to 120 cm high. Each has an elaiosome , which attracts ants to disperse the seeds ( myrmecochory ). The leaves are lobed and crenate , 30 cm long.

* The welcome wildflower of early spring; sap and root are red, hence the common name. They also get the added bonus of growing in a medium made richer by the ant nest debris. The ants take the seeds to their nest, where they eat the elaiosomes, and put...

* 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 . * Modern research has shown that yew trees contain the substance 'taxol' in their shoots...

It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter. The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. * This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America.

* Kerria japonica , the sole species in the genus Kerria , is a deciduous shrub in the rose family Rosaceae, native to eastern Asia , in China , Japan and Korea . The scientific genus name is also used as a common name Kerria .

* Entada rheedii, commonly known as the African dream herb or snuff box sea bean, and as the cacoon vine in Jamaica, is a large woody liana or climber. * honouring Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Draakestein (1637–1691).

The species is considered to be long lived. It is found in Nebraska, western Oklahoma, southwestern South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. * Cercocarpus montanus is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Rosaceae known by...

* The leaves are eaten raw or cooked, used as a flavouring in salads etc. * Depending on where it is grown, is either a perennial or annual herb. * The leaves lose their flavour if the are cooked for any length of time and so are best used raw or added...

* Myrtus, with the common name myrtle, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. * An essential oil obtained from the plant is antiseptic. * Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow it in late winter in a greenhouse.

It merits consideration for cultivation in forest areas. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family. * Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies...

* I just watched a You Tube video of a woman eating 1/4 of a flower. She describes it as "like popping candy" and "little needles poking the top of your mouth". * The leaves and flower heads contain an analgesic agent spilanthol used to numb toothache.