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* The fruits of the woodland elaeocarpus are edible. * This species contains the gallotannin 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose, a compound that may be used in radioprotection.

* A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -15°c. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. Petiole 4–8 mm, initially densely yellow tomentose, subglabrous when old; stipules linear-lanceolate, 4–5 mm, sparsely tomentose or glabrescent...

* Native to Western Australia, small tree or shrub. * It is also extremely vigorous when young, often growing over a metre per year. * The yellow flowers appear in early spring and late winter.

Dragon's blood has a number of traditional medical uses, although dragon's blood obtained from Dracaena draco was not known until the 15th century. The specimen called "El Drago Milenario" (the thousand-year-old dragon) growing at Icod de los Vinos in...

Starts out in pyramidal form, but eventually the lower branches disappear and the tree becomes more umbrella-shaped. 6-9'' seedlings. A favorite for Christmas and for planting as windbreaks.

* The plant contains many biologically active compounds including rutin, pectin, choline, sitosterol, hypericin and pseudohypericin. It fell out of favour in the nineteenth century but recent research has brought it back to prominence as an extremely...

* Taxus chinensis is a species of yew. It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana. The underside of each leaf has two broad yellow stripes and is densely covered with minute projections.

* The species is also planted as an ornamental, particularly the varieties with bright pink pods. * Annatto, obtained from the oily arils of the seeds is the world's second most important (after caramel) natural colorant (Mercadante and Pfander 1998),...

* A red dye is obtained from the sap of the root. Caution is advised. * The welcome wildflower of early spring; sap and root are red, hence the common name. The seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants.

These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing. The whole plant contains substances that are toxic to cockroaches. About 35 kilos of oil can be extracted from 1 hectare of the plant (yielding 2,500 kilos of flowers and 25,000 kilos of herbage).

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

The leaves are harvested for use as required and can be used fresh or dried. * The leaves also contain rhodoxanthin, amentoflavone, quercetin, myricetin, carotene, xanthophyll and ascorbic acid.

* It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen in October. * Red or orange berries in the fall; peeling bark reveals reddish inner bark. Conservation Plant Characteristics Arbutus menziesii Pursh Pacific madrone ARME Summary Duration Perennial...

* Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony , church steeples or sticklewort . It can be drunk hot or cold. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy...

* A decidious Tree growing to 12 m at a fast rate. * It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. White alder ALRH2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator...

* It is cultivated for a spice obtained from the seeds inside the cherry stones. It prefers moist soil. * The species is grown as an ornamental tree for its strongly fragrant flowers.

It generally occurs in foothills , being most abundant in the lower altitudes of the Sierra Nevada , but also widespread in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the San Gabriel Mountains .

* A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -15°c. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. Petiole 4–8 mm, initially densely yellow tomentose, subglabrous when old; stipules linear-lanceolate, 4–5 mm, sparsely tomentose or glabrescent...

Reaches a height of 60-70' if planted alone or 20-30' if planted as a hedge. One of the most popular trees in the U.S. for use as a quick boundary, screen, shelter belt, or hedge due to their rapid growth.

* Of symmetrical conical habit; needles stiff, often twisted, dark green, to 7"; cones 2-4 1/2"; native to California, where it is used ornamentally. * The Bishop Pine ( Pinus muricata ) is a pine with a very restricted range: mostly California , USA...

Requires a sunny position. It is a perennial with grass-like evergreen foliage and lilac-purple flowers which produce single seeded berries on a spike in the fall. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant, they succeed in dry shade.

* Stems can be hollowed out and used for spouts, musical instruments, and toys. * Research on elderberries is being conducted at the University of Missouri's South West Center in Mount Vernon and at the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain...

In zones not subject to periodic fires, the succession continues and a tropical forest thrives. * The Caribbean Pine ( Pinus caribaea hondurensis) is a hard pine native to Central America.

* Cupressus cashmeriana ( Bhutan Cypress , Kashmir Cypress ; Dzongkha language : Tsenden ) is a species of cypress native to the eastern Himalaya in Bhutan and adjacent areas of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India ; it grows at moderately high altitudes...

* A strong fibre obtained from the leaves is used for cordage and brushes. * Very young leaf buds are cooked as a vegetable. Requires very good drainage with abundant moisture in the summer and a sunny position.

It blooms from April to May, with trusses of 6–12 flowers, campanulate, white to pink, and fragrant. * Fragrant white or pink flowers to 3" across; 8" evergreen leaves; parent of many hybrids; native to eastern China.

* It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing to 3 metres (9.8 ft) tall. * The plant can be grown as an informal windbreak hedge in all but the most exposed situations. Tolerates trimming.