Edible Leaf Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Elizabeth

* In Virginia, Penthorum sedoides grows in habitats such as alluvial swamps, floodplain pools, rocky or sandy shores, fens, marshes, beaver ponds, and disturbed wetlands. * A tincture of the plant is somewhat astringent, demulcent, laxative and tonic.

* Coltsfoot is a perennial herbaceous plant that spreads by seeds and rhizomes . The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions , appear in early spring before dandelions appear.

* Leaves are palmately divided into 5-7 finger-like lobes. * Plants resent root disturbance so the seed is best sown in situ in April. Stamens form a prominent central column typical of mallow family members, but with distinctive style branches.

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. * High in vitamins A and C. A saffron substitute, it is used to colour and flavour rice, soups etc.

A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used as a cleansing tonic and blood purifier so the plant is often used in the treatment of hay fever, arthritis, anaemia etc. The leaves are then removed and a source of citric acid (usually lemon juice)...

The water in which the leaves are cooked is used in making corn pudding . * The leaves are cooked and used as greens. * Shadscale fruits and leaves provide important winter browse for both domestic livestock and native herbivores.

* They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights. * They are very late to bolt and can be grown year round in mild climates. * Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor.

The plant flowers in late spring or summer. The leaves are oblong, ranging in size up to 2.5 in (6.4 cm) long by 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. An essential oil obtained from the plant is used commercially to flavour ice cream, sweets, baked goods etc.

She describes it as "like popping candy" and "little needles poking the top of your mouth". * I just watched a You Tube video of a woman eating 1/4 of a flower. * The leaves and flower heads contain an analgesic agent spilanthol used to numb toothache.

A cucumber flavour they can be added to salads or used as a potherb. The fresh or dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. They should be harvested in the spring before the plant comes into flower.

Just sow the seed and harvest young seedlings or let some plants grow to 3-4 feet tall keeping the branches pruned back. Allow the tree to leaf out completely from July onward to replenish energy for next years harvest.

* In Virginia, Penthorum sedoides grows in habitats such as alluvial swamps, floodplain pools, rocky or sandy shores, fens, marshes, beaver ponds, and disturbed wetlands. * A tincture of the plant is somewhat astringent, demulcent, laxative and tonic.

* This is a very easy to grow and rewarding vegetable. * High in Vitamins! * The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * Purple Top White Globe Turnip is an outstanding Heirloom variety.

The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 2-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem.

When used in salads, they are rather bitter, though less so in the winter. The stems can be glabrous or are sparsely covered with short hairs. The leaves are often blanched (by excluding light from the growing plant) before use.

* Sweet basil has been used for thousands of years as a culinary and medicinal herb. Most culinary and ornamental basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum , but other species are also grown and there are many hybrids between species.

The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular-based, very variable in size from about 2-30 cm long and 1-15 cm broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem.

* A variable species found in dry soil and full sun from Europe to China; stems to 3' with purple bracts and very attractive purple, pink, or white flowers in July and August; likes calcaric soils; spreads via suckers; aromatic leaves; widely used in...

The species is quite variable, and several subspecies or varieties have been recognized within it. The tea may be sweetened with honey, as it tends to be quite strong. Each cluster is about 1.5 in (4 cm) long, containing about 20–50 flowers.

* The tea plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. Modern research has shown that there are many health benefits to drinking tea, including its ability to protect the drinker from certain...

* The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. * Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.

* A pleasant lemon-like aroma and flavour, they are used mainly as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. * A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers in whorls in the leaf axils; the leaves are used in cooking--teas,...

The Red Haven Standard peaches boast a bright yellow-red fleshed freestone fruit. Ripens late July -- a month before Elberta. 1-3' trees sent. Self-fruitful Red Haven Standard peach does not need a pollinator, however will do even better if two are planted.

Does not need a pollinator. Vigorous, early bearer. The nectarine has a smooth skin like a plum, pit like a peach and the size is that of a small peach or large plum. Fruit bright red, flesh of excellent quality.

* Portulaca oleracea ( Common Purslane , also known as Verdolaga , Pigweed , Little Hogweed or Pusley ), is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae , which can reach 40 cm in height.

* Polyphenolic compounds from raspberry seeds are efficient antioxidants. * Raspberry fruit may protect the liver. * The plant from which cultivated red raspberries were derived. * The fruit is delicious when eaten out of hand, the fruit is also used...

* A biennial with pretty four-petaled fragrant flowers in loose clusters, white to purplish and everything in between; the main flowering is in May in New York state; native to Europe, but naturalized and nearly ubiquitous in the open woodlands of the...