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It is threatened by habitat destruction, mainly due to introduced grazing mammals. * Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii.

* Roman soldiers were given chestnut porridge before entering battle. A sugar can be extracted from the seed. The seed is rich in carbohydrates, it can be dried, then ground and used as a flour in breads, puddings, as a thickener in soups etc.

The plant contains flavonoids (notably rutin) that reduce capillary fragility, which might explain the plants reputation as an eye strengthener. It also is grown as both a medicinal herb and as a condiment.

* Annual or biennial; parent is dwarfish, dark blue flowers throughout summer; does well in hot, dry sun. * Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not .

Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. * Because of its elegance of habit, appealing odour, and amenity to clipping by the topiarius,...

As some of its names signify, it has similar flavour and texture properties to spinach, and is cooked like spinach. * The species, rarely used by indigenous people as a leaf vegetable, was first mentioned by Captain Cook.

A yellow-orange dye is obtained from the flowers. * A low shrub with dark green evergreen leaves, shiny on the undersides; 2-3" flowers, bright yellow, throughout summer; easy to grow--tolerates dry soil; said to grow best in shade; grows quickly; native...

* Flaky bark, 4" blue-green needles, 9" cones; edible seed; native to Himalayas. * Pinus gerardiana , known as the Chilgoza Pine (Urdu: in Persian it means 40 nuts in one cone:), 'noosa', or 'neoza', is a pine native to the northwestern Himalaya in eastern...

The stiff straw is exceptional as field borders and wind barriers and its extensive root system provides an excellent stabilizing force for soil erosion and control. * Cave-in-Rock switchgrass has valuable adaptations that can be used for range and pasture...

The flowers grow in clusters at the end of each branch; they are white, pink, red or yellow, 2.5–5 cm (0.98–2.0 in) diameter, with a deeply 5-lobed corolla with a fringe round the central corolla tube.

* A form with reddish-purple flowers, otherwise similar to the species, which see.

* The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout. * The flower buds are pickled and used as a flavouring in sauces, salads etc.

Over time the cork cambium layer of bark can develop considerable thickness and can be harvested every 9 to 12 years to produce cork. The process requires training due to the skill required to harvest bark without harming the tree.

* 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae. The common name is large-flowered tickseed.

* In traditional herbalism columbine was considered sacred to Venus; carrying a posy of it was said arouse the affections of a loved one. * This mixed wildflower perennial is a double form of columbine that has been used in gardens for a long time, due...

The fruit is up to 18mm long, it has a thin pulp and contains 1 - 3 rounded seeds. * Grown for its masses of glorious, delicate, white, slightly fragrant flowers in May; of open, spreading habit; native to the southeastern United States but hardy nearly...

* This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. * Gleditsia caspica ( Caspian Locust or Persian Honeylocust ) is a species of Gleditsia native to western Asia...

* Lance-leaved coreopsis produces yellow flowers in late summer. * The lance-leaved coreopsis , Coreopsis lanceolata , is a species of coreopsis (Tickseed). This perennial is a native plant found throughout the eastern part of the United States and in...

* It is pollinated primarily by large bees in the family Apidae, such as carpenter bees, bumblebees, Anthophora, and Centris. Although the natural growth is a very irregular shape, it can be readily pruned into a conventional tree shape.

* It is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in Algeria and Morocco. * It is a popular ornamental tree , extensively planted in parks and gardens in hot dry areas such as southern California.

In Eurasian herbalism, this plant has a long history of use as a febrifuge. * The small lavender flowers have a sweet flavour and can be eaten in salads or used as a garnish. It is also tolerant of dry, chalky soils with a high pH, salt tolerant, and...

This bonsai plant should receive excellent air circulation always. The glossy green leaves are narrow and like full sun in the summer and indoors but less in the winter. Introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769, pomegranate...

* Silvery shrub with fragrant foliage; native to western United States; useful for making cowboy movies!! The vernacular name "sagebrush" is also used for several related members of the genus Artemisia , such as California Sagebrush ( Artemisia californica...

The thorns of Gleditsia sinensis are used as a medicinal herb in China and Korea and may have antitumor properties. Sinensis has in vitro effects that may be indicative of antiallergic activities, possibly due to the saponins in fruits.

In general, trees from warmer areas of distribution give the higher yields. Mainly used for charcoal and fuel, it is occasionally sawn into lumber. This is used by violinists on their bows and also in making sealing wax, varnish etc.

The leaves are long-stalked and uniquely divided into two leaflets about 1 1/2 inches long. Its showy, yellow, pea-like flowers occur in upper axillary clusters. Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels,...

* Large shrub or small tree; silvery bark; dark green leaves; flowers fragrant, white to light pink. * A decidious Tree growing to 12 m. * It is in flower from Jul to August, and the seeds ripen in September.