Drought Tolerant Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Santa Clarita

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.

The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. * The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in the western United States throughout California , extending to Oregon...

It ripens fairly late, specimens seen at the end of October 1998 were not quite fully ripe. A pleasant flavour. It contains several medically active constituents including flavonoids and organic acids.

* The flower heads are from ¾ to 3 inches (2 to 7.6 cm) wide with pale rose-purple or nearly white colored petals. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a deep rich loam with plenty of leafmold and a sunny position.

* Silver Birch is Finland's national tree. It is waterproof, durable, tough and resinous. Only the outer bark is removed, this does not kill the tree. Occasionally one uses leafy, fragrant boughs of Silver Birch to gently beat oneself in a sauna.

* Grown for the striking mid- to late-summer clouds of fuzzy growth surrounding the flower panicles on female plants, which do resemble billowing clouds of smoke; color changes as the "smoke" ages but may be pinky-gray; the plant itself is adaptable.

* Can be grown as a small ornamental tree. * Common in thickets and in thin secondary forests in lowlands and low mountains of central and southern Japan. The red seed pods are brilliant, opening to revel shiny black seeds.

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. * Gleditsia caspica ( Caspian Locust or Persian Honeylocust ) is a species of Gleditsia native to western Asia , in the Caucasus region of...

The bark is removed and the shoots are used unsplit as rod foundations in coil basketry. It has been used to treat fungal infections such as candidiasis and athlete's foot, as well as wounds and cough.

* The fruit is one of the most popular tonics used in Chinese herbal medicine. * Wolfberry species are deciduous woody perennial plants , growing 1–3 m high. * Chinese boxthorn is a major Chinese tonic herb with a history of almost 2,000 years of medicinal...

Experimentally, it has demonstrated antitumor activity against Walker-256 carcinosarcoma and is also reportedly effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels. An extract of the plant is of disputed utility in chronic kidney disease.

It makes a valuable fuel and is occasionally used in the manufacture of small articles for domestic and industrial use. Montanus often remains under 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height because of browsing by elk and deer, but can reach 20 feet (6.1 m).

* The seed is used in pinole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread. * Shadscale fruits and leaves provide important winter browse for both domestic livestock and native herbivores.

* Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America. * The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints...

* The seeds are used during celebrations because, when thrown into a fire, they explode like crackers. An infusion of the plant repels insects, it is also disinfectant and so is used for washing walls, floors etc.

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. * Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow it in late winter in a greenhouse.

The plant produces pods containing yellow seeds with papery wings. It is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates. The flowers attract bees , butterflies , and hummingbirds .

* The species shows a preference for disturbed sites; in the "semi-wild" stands at Tian Mu Shan, many specimens are found along stream banks, rocky slopes, and cliff edges. The seed can be boiled and used in soups, porridges etc.

* Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia.

* Shrubs to 1.5 m tall. S Gansu (Min Xian, Xigu), E Qinghai (Haiyan Xian, Xining Shi), E Xizang (Sog Xian) [Kazakhstan, Russia (Siberia); SE Europe (Bosnia, Croatia)]. Leaves usually solitary at axils on current year's growth, clustered on older branchlets;...

The woody fruit is up to 30mm in diameter. * The fruit is eaten raw or dried for later use. * Paliurus spina-christi , commonly known as Jerusalem Thorn , Garland Thorn , Christ's Thorn , or Crown of Thorns , is a species of Paliurus native to the Mediterranean...

* A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally and as a condiment; inconspicuous...

* Prefers a humus-rich soil, succeeding in a moist border or by water. Plant the roots out very shallowly. The plants are very cold tolerant, but they can be damaged when dormant if the soil is too moist.

The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction most cats have towards them. The tea shouldbe infused in a closed container in order to preserve the essential oils, boiling is said to spoil it.

Oak species with smaller leaves are suitable for bonsai but are not native to Japan so not a traditional choice. The Quercus ilex responds well to wire training and root pruning but needs a larger pot size due to root sensitivity.

* One of the largest southwestern oaks, this handsome tree reaches its greatest size in canyons and other moist sites. The amount of acorns produced can also vary year to year, one year there may be about 32,000 acorns and the next year there may be very...

* Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia.