Dye Plant Wildlife Food For Sale In Illinois

* Plants can be used for informal hedging in areas that are frost free or almost so. * The species is native to an area from southern China, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

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 at fruiting; leaf blade obovate to elliptic, 2–4.5...

It is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States from far eastern California to southwest Colorado , Rio Grande New Mexico , to west Texas , where it grows in woodland, chaparral , forest, and other habitat.

It is often grown as an ornamental in flower gardens. * Solidago canadensis (Canada golden-rod, Canada goldenrod) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to northeastern North America but established as an invasive plant in many...

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter.

The infestation by Chinese sumac aphids (Melaphis chinensis Bell) can lead to a gall which is valued as a commercial product. * The species is used to produce galls, called Chinese gall, Galla Chinensis or Wu Bei Zi (???) in Chinese, which are rich in...

Adapted to cool climates as a cool seasons turfgrass. It grows in meadows, on roadsides, riversides etc. It has a short ligule compared to other grasses, and is an important forage crop.

Taxol has shown exciting potential as an anti-cancer drug, particularly in the treatment of ovarian cancers. It has thin scaly brown bark. * Modern research has shown that it contains the substance 'taxol' in its shoots and bark.

Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves. * The etymology of the species name derives from the Greek “kerkos”, from which the genus name root cerco derives, meaning "tail", referring to the tail-like appearance...

* 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.

* An oil is extracted from the seeds. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles.

* The timber , often called lacewood , is figured and valuable for indoor furniture. * The tree is capable of being grown in most temperate latitudes, though it benefits greatly from warm summers.

* Pinus clausa ( Sand Pine , Sandhill Pine ) is a small, often shrubby tree from 5–10 m (16–33 ft), exceptionally to 21 m (69 ft) tall, found in two separate locations, one across central peninsular Florida , and the other in the western Florida panhandle...

* Big Bluestem is a perennial grass. * Seed germination appears to be dependent on about a 2-week period of moistened seed at a time when soil temperatures have reached 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 .

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 at fruiting; leaf blade obovate to elliptic, 2–4.5...

The pinnately compound leaves bear 7—25 untoothed to finely-toothed leaflets, each 1/4—1/2 in wide. It produces nuts with a width of 1/2—3/4 in. The seed is the smallest of this genus.

It is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States from far eastern California to southwest Colorado , Rio Grande New Mexico , to west Texas , where it grows in woodland, chaparral , forest, and other habitat.

The red gum or manna exuding from cracks in the bark is eaten eagerly by boys. Viminalis is widely distributed in the cooler areas of Australia where the leaves are the favoured food of Koalas.

Stems are glabrous or moderately covered in hirsute hairs with spreading branches. * The ripe seed is a favorite food of finches in winter. The upper surfaces of the leaves are glabrous or have hirsute to strigose hairs.

Stems are glabrous or moderately covered in hirsute hairs with spreading branches. * The ripe seed is a favorite food of finches in winter. The upper surfaces of the leaves are glabrous or have hirsute to strigose hairs.

* Logs and lumber are sold mixed with other hickories. * The nuts are an oil-rich food for wildlife. These factors combine to make the trees eminently suitable for a mixed woodland planting with shrubs and other trees beneath them.

The inflated bladder like flowers are interesting. It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter.

Individual plants can produce as many as 400-1800 fruits with three seeds each. It is the source of a high quality charcoal that is used by artists. The flowers are small, greenish-white, hermaphroditic , and insect pollinated, flowering in mid-June in...

Shade tolerant and sod forming. It is found worldwide and can tolerate many habitats and climates; it generally needs full sun to thrive. * A herbaceous, perennial grass, very winter hardy, provides wildlife habitat, erosion control and ground cover.

Rich in oil, it has a slightly resinous flavour and a pleasant soft texture. * This shrubby pine ranges from 1–3 m in height, exceptionally up to 5 m, but may have individual branches that extend farther along the ground in length.

* The word chaparral is derived from the Spanish word for scrub oak, chaparro. * In cooler, more exposed areas, scrub oak is usually a small, compact shrub, but in warm or sheltered areas the plant can spread out and grow several meters high.