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* The stalk of the blossom is used as a soap substitute. * Clethra alnifolia ( Sweet Pepperbush , Anne Bidwell or Summersweet ), is a flowering plant in the genus Clethra , native to eastern North America from southern Nova Scotia and Maine south to northern...

The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and infantile cholera.

* Spiraea tomentosa , commonly known as the Steeplebush , is a plant similar in characteristic to the Hardhack ( S. * A vigorous plant, spreading by subterranean suckers and forming thickets.

* The small, scented, cream-white flowers open in early summer, and are followed later by berries which start red and turn black when ripe. * Sakaki is one of the common trees in the second layer of the evergreen oak forests.

* The Globe-flower ( Trollius europaeus ) is a perennial plant of the family Ranunculaceae . Likes shadebut it succeeds in sun or partial shade. Hardy to at least -20°c. * An herbaceous perennial with lemon yellow flowers to 2", May to August; much planted...

The species is highly variable with respect to its pitchers, with plants in some localities reaching almost 1 metre in height, while in others, plants can be diminutive (such as the seldom seen 30 cm high dwarf form encountered at Garcon Point in Santa...

* This is a very popular shade and street tree which is conical when young and ultimately forms a rounded canopy with a tall unbranched trunk. It is confined to acidic soils, and does not tolerate limestone , and grows at low altitudes from sea level...

It is poisonous if taken internally. * Tolerant of regular trimming, though not into the old wood, it can be grown as a hedge. * An evergreen tree with fan-like branches and scaly leaves.

* A decidious Shrub growing to 2m. * Native to North America , occurring in arctic and cool temperate areas from Alaska east to Newfoundland and southern Greenland , and south at high altitudes to northern California and Colorado in the west, and locally...

Growing up to a meter tall, it lives in zones 4 to 9 in moist to wet soils. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added to the food of an arguing couple then this would avert a divorce...

* Eutrochium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in Asteraceae. It is a substantial plant which needs space, but when planted in groups or massed can provide spectacular flowering and architectural height.

Grows 6'' tall. Mixed colors only. Sweet William blooms in early summer with flowers that have a sassy, spicy fragrance. Sweet William is a popular favorite because this perennial has large clusters of small blooms that come in striking colors of red,...

The adult leaves , produced on branches of mature trees, are nearly round, slightly wider than long, 2–8 cm diameter, with a coarsely toothed margin and a laterally flattened petiole 4–8 cm long.

* Panicum anceps is a species of grass known by the common name beaked panicgrass. It does not tolerate overgrazing. * In the wild this plant grows in moist areas such as swampland and wet woodland habitat.

* Greek Fir was important in the past for wood for general construction. * Greek Fir is native to the mountains of Greece, primarily in the Peloponnesos and the island of Kefallonia, * It is grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens.

* In Europe it was believed that the plant could cure alcoholism . * Early America settlers boiled parts of the plant to make into candy and they also used it as an ingredient in cake .

American snowbell's showy, white, bell-shaped flowers are borne in pairs from leaf axils. The foliage is bright-green and glossy. When in bloom, they cover the plant creating a fragrant, white cloud.

* The seedheads resemble small sweetgum balls but do not grow above the foliage. * This sedge is less prone to summer dieback and remains attractive during warm weather. Its grass-like leaves grow up to 3' tall from short stout rhizomes.

Young seed pods, harvested when 3 - 4 cm long - cooked. The oppositely arranged leaves are 7 to 15 centimeters (2.75 to 6 inches) long and are narrow and lance-shaped , with the ends tapering to a sharp point.The plants bloom in early to mid-summer, producing...

Over 5000 years of logging, burning, and grazing have reduced these forests to enclaves. It is found in Lebanon , Syria , and Turkey . Produced in areas of greater Syria and Asia Minor, this resin and its oil derivative were used in mummification, as...

* Fruits are red turning dark purple, birds love them; more open and irregular than M. * A cloth can be made from the fibrous bark. Alba; dark green leaves, yellow in fall; native to eastern and central United States in rich moist soil.

The leaves are shiny green, ovoid, 3-8 cm long and 2-6 cm broad. * An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark. * It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age.

White alder ALRH2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator FACW Morphology/Physiology Active Growth Period Spring and Summer After Harvest Regrowth Rate Bloat None C:N Ratio High...

It also grows on damper ground . * The tender young shoots are sometimes added to spring salads. * An herbaceous perennial, forming a basal rosette to 1', from which arise 3' flowering stems with purplish blue (rarely pink or white) flowers resembling...

* Dirca palustris , or Eastern Leatherwood , is a shrub that grows to a maximum height of about three meters. * Leatherwood was employed medicinally by a number of native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a wide variety of ailments.

Young seed pods, harvested when 3 - 4 cm long - cooked. The oppositely arranged leaves are 7 to 15 centimeters (2.75 to 6 inches) long and are narrow and lance-shaped , with the ends tapering to a sharp point.The plants bloom in early to mid-summer, producing...

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. * Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.