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Due to their mucilaginous property they are often sprouted on clay or other porous materials. Chia fresca is a popular regional drink, and the Mexican state of Chiapas is named after the plant.

In a prehistoric cave in the Republic of Georgia dyed flax fibers have been found that date to 34,000 BC . * Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt .

Its dark green leaves can be used much like spinach, raw in salads or steamed. It is best if gathered before flowers appear. * Corn salad, also known as mache or lamb's lettuce, grows in a low rosette with spatulate leaves up to 15.2 cm long.

The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower. It is used more often than winter savory, as winter savory is thought to have a slightly more bitter flavor. A herb tea is made from the leaves.

* A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia. * Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia .

* Secretions from the roots of growing plants have an insecticidal effect on the soil, effective against nematodes and to some extent against keeled slugs. * The French marigold ( Tagetes patula ) is a species in the daisy family ( Asteraceae ).

Used as a cereal, it is probably best known as the breakfast cereal porridge but it can also be used in many other ways. They prefer a poor dry soil and tolerate cool moist conditions.

* This is a glandular, woolly perennial which approaches a maximum height of two metres.Its erect, branching gray stems bear the occasional sharply toothed, sharp-lobed pointed green leaf.

The leaves can be trimmed of prickles and boiled and make a good spinach substitute or they can also be added raw to salads. * Research suggests that milk thistle extracts both prevent and repair damage to the liver from toluene and/or xylene.

The flowerhead is 7–15 cm long and 8–10 mm broad, with densely packed spikelets. * Timothy grass is a very variable species that is commonly grown as a hay grass. Timothy-grass can be confused with Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurus pratensis ) and Purple-stem...

* These have the genetic potential to be GIANT. GOOD LUCK! * The world record holder weighed in at 2009 pounds! If you really want to grow a record breaker do your homework on growing techniques, fertilization, etc.

It is a readily available ornamental plant for the flower garden. The inflorescence is a raceme of flowers occupying the top of the stem. * This is an annual herb growing erect to approach half a meter in maximum height, its stem with linear leaves 2...

* Develope to maturity in only 60-65 days. * These scallions are perfect for adding mild flavor to salads of all kinds. * Many Welsh onions can multiply by forming perennial evergreen clumps.

* It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to April. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -20°c. * It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender.

The plant also contains nuciferine and aporphine. * Researchers report that the lotus has the remarkable ability to regulate the temperature of its flowers to within a narrow range just as humans and other warmblooded animals do.

This plant is used as fodder and forage , and it also used for erosion control or revegetation . * Poa palustris ( fowl bluegrass , fowl meadowgrass , swamp meadowgrass , woodland bluegrass ) is a species of grass native to Asia , Europe and Northern...

Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World . * Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia .

Used as a cereal, it is probably best known as the breakfast cereal porridge but it can also be used in many other ways. They prefer a poor dry soil and tolerate cool moist conditions.

* This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. * Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain .

* It was originally domesticated in India and Bangladesh from the wild nightshade, the thorn or bitter apple, S. The fruit is said to be very nutritious. * Eggplant is used in the cuisine of many countries.

It is obtained by macerating the seed in hot water. An extract of them has antibacterial properties. Gold and brown dyes are obtained from the whole plant. * A good fibre is obtained from the leaves, it is said to be suitable for textiles.

* The foliage is blue green in color and has bright purple flowers. * Bouteloua curtipendula , commonly known as Sideoats Grama , is a perennial short prairie grass that is native throughout the temperate and tropical New World , from Canada south to...

Associated understory plants include swordfern, vanilla leaf, violets, redwood sorrel and salal. In the northern part of its range, which includes southern British Columbia, extreme southwestern Alberta, Washington, Oregon and east to Montana, Wyoming...

It is found primarily in deciduous forests of the Appalachian and Ozark regions of the United States. * American Ginseng can be found in much of the eastern and central United States and in part of southeastern Canada.

* It matures in 90 days from seed and produces 3-4 lb. * Hearts of Gold is an Heirloom Variety of cantaloupe developed by Roland Morrill in 1895. * It is recommended to be grown in full sun.

* 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.

* A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained.