Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Grand Rapids

* This tree responds very well to coppicing, which is still practised in Britain, and produces a good crop of tannin-rich wood every 12 to 30 years, depending on intended use and local growth rate.

The leaves are needle-like, in bundles of three, glaucous gray-green, 15–30 cm (5.9–11.8 in) long and stout, 2 mm (0.079 in) thick. The large size of the cones has earned them the nickname "widowmakers" among locals.

* The fruit tends to be quite large and fragrant, and when carefully wrapped (it has a tendency to bruise because of its juiciness), it can last for several weeks or more in a cold, dry place.

Aromatic, sweet and succulent. Prick them out into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out during the summer. Vesca contains the ellagitannin agrimoniin which is an isomer of sanguiin H-6.

It is a member of the Ericaceae (heath family). * An evergreen groundcover, a source of wintergreen oil; 1/4" very light pink or pinkish white flowers in summer, scarlet fruit; wants acid, woodland-type soil; native to eastern and central North America...

* Native to east Asia. * An extract from fruit called myricerone blocks a receptor for the peptide, endothelin, an important mediator of blood vessel constriction, indicating potential for drug development.

* This variety is very heavy yielding over a long season. * The seed germinates in 2-3 weeks and should be started indoors in April/May. * This ia a very early maturing, hot Jalapeno Pepper.

* Milk thistle has been grown as a medicinal plant in monastery gardens since ancient times. Make tea by pouring boiling water over 2 teaspoons of ground seed. Let stand 30 minutes before drinking.

* This tree responds very well to coppicing, which is still practised in Britain, and produces a good crop of tannin-rich wood every 12 to 30 years, depending on intended use and local growth rate.

In a prehistoric cave in the Republic of Georgia dyed flax fibers have been found that date to 34,000 BC . * Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated tissues, controls coughing...

* The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * Rapeseed ( Brassica napus ), also known as rape , oilseed rape , rapa , rappi , rapaseed and (in the case of one particular group of cultivars , canola ) is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae...

* Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[ This has led to their being very useful as natural dyes. * The common wild black raspberry; 1/2" white flowers followed by clusters of delicious shiny black fruit; arching canes root...

* It is a small tree, 8–12 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter and a dense, spreading canopy. * Apricot kernels are a component in traditional Chinese medicine. * The fruit is a drupe similar to a small peach , 1.5–2.5 cm diameter, from yellow...

* It is a sprawling vine 8-10 feet long. * It is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants so is often recommended as a nutraceutical supplement. * Native to Ethiopia but now found all over the tropics.

It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 40–60 cm tall, with spirally arranged leaves 6–12 cm long and 4–9 cm broad. Germination usually takes place quickly and freely. * Sow the seed in March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed.

* The dried fruit, known as prunes, is a safe and effective laxative. * An edible gum is obtained from points of damage on the trunk. * This is the most commonly grown plum at least in Europe, and most prunes (dried plums) are made from fruits of this...

* The chokecherry fruit can be used to make a tasty jam, jelly, or syrup. * Chokecherries are very high in antioxidant pigment compounds, such as anthocyanins. * Chokecherry is a suckering shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall.

* The fruit can be made into jams and preserves.

* The fruit tends to be quite large and fragrant, and when carefully wrapped (it has a tendency to bruise because of its juiciness), it can last for several weeks or more in a cold, dry place.

A black raspberry, it is a very well flavoured fruit that can also be dried for winter use. * It is a deciduous shrub growing to 0.5–3 m tall, with prickly shoots. The fruit has high contents of anthocyanins and ellagic acid.

* The fruit contains about 2.8% dry weight vitamin C. * 2" pinkish-purple flowers; scarlet hips to 1/2"; red branches; spreads into dense thickets by suckering from roots.

It is a member of the Ericaceae (heath family). * An evergreen groundcover, a source of wintergreen oil; 1/4" very light pink or pinkish white flowers in summer, scarlet fruit; wants acid, woodland-type soil; native to eastern and central North America...

* The origin of Actinidia chinensis is supposed to be the northern Yangtse river valley. * Vine; source of the kiwi fruit of supermarkets; originally from China; commercial crop in Southeast

Common Juniper has needle-like leaves in whorls of three; the leaves are green, with a single white stomatal band on the inner surface. A tea made from the berries has a spicy gin-like flavour.

Not of a good taste. * It is cultivated as an ornamental plant . The process can be speeded up by grinding the seed into a powder prior to soaking. * The seed is edible raw or cooked.

* 2" white or pale pink flowers in small clusters in summer. * The seed is a good source of vitamin E, it can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other foods as a supplement.

* Rapeseed ( Brassica napus ), also known as rape , oilseed rape , rapa , rappi , rapaseed and (in the case of one particular group of cultivars , canola ) is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family).