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* Mountain cornflower is seldom used in modern herbalism, though it does still have a reputation in parts of Europe as a wash for tired eyes. * Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position.

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

In Bhutan and Tibet, the tetraploid cytotype seems to r eplace the diploid one as described here. Actaea cimicifuga L. * The root is harvested in the autumn and used fresh or dried.

Most species will grow well in the rock garden. * Gentiana acaulis ( Stemless gentian ) is a small gentian native to central and southern Europe from Spain east to the Balkans , growing especially in mountainous regions, such as the Alps , Cevennes and...

* The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use. When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root.

It works by doubling the chromosome number. * Contrary to what the name suggests, neither a crocus nor the source of saffron; foliage emerges in spring, fades in early summer; flowers, pale rosy purple, spring up in October among fallen leaves.

It also lowers the blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels. * The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis.

* The welcome wildflower of early spring; sap and root are red, hence the common name. * The crushed root has been applied to the body as an insect repellent. They also get the added bonus of growing in a medium made richer by the ant nest debris.

* In Virginia, Penthorum sedoides grows in habitats such as alluvial swamps, floodplain pools, rocky or sandy shores, fens, marshes, beaver ponds, and disturbed wetlands. * Penthorum sedoides (known by the common name ditch stonecrop), is a perennial...

An extract of them has antibacterial properties. A mucilage from the seed coats is used as a fabric stiffener. It is a common weed of cultivated land. * A good fibre is obtained from the leaves, it is said to be suitable for textiles.

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

A very safe herb to use, it is suitable for the old and the young and especially useful when the patient is debilitated. A gently warming and tonic herb, it is especially effective in treating coughs, consumption, bronchitis and many other complaints...

* Often grown in the flower garden, feverfew is a short lived perennial but usually self-sows prolifically. Thrives in any kind of soil, plants can even be grown in walls. * A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in an ordinary garden soil.

The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. Autumn sown plants may require protection from frosts in cold winters. * The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in...

Angustifolia , but plants often grow taller, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 ft (45 to 75 cm) tall, with some growing 3 feet (90 cm) or more tall. * The flower heads are from ¾ to 3 inches (2 to 7.6 cm) wide with pale rose-purple or nearly white colored petals.

Thin the seedlings to the best plant in each pot, grow them on fast and plant them out after the last expected frosts. * The pulverized root is used as a poultice for headaches. * This species can be distinguished from the oneseed bur cucumber (Sicyos...

In Chinese ; pinyin : shao or bai shao ; bai meaning "white"), and common garden peony is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae , native to central and eastern Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia...

The aromatic leaves have a very nice flavour that is somewhat liquorice-like. * Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood .

Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous. * Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape.

The flowering shoots contain about 0.5% essential oil, this is used as a food flavouring. A tangy, marjoram-like flavour. The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower.

* These curiosities are well worth growing, if only for the conversation factor! * The buds are known as "buzz buttons", "Szechuan buttons", "sansho buttons", and "electric buttons" * It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates.

* The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

It thrives in full sun in ordinary garden soil. * Liatris spicata , the dense blazing star or prairie gay feather , is an herbaceous perennial plant native throughout most of eastern North America .

In Bhutan and Tibet, the tetraploid cytotype seems to r eplace the diploid one as described here. Actaea cimicifuga L. * The root is harvested in the autumn and used fresh or dried.

The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles.The plant is self-fertile. It is native to Europe but has been introduced elsewhere, such as the western and eastern parts of the United States.

* Deeply lobed glossy green leaves (2-3' long) form an ornamental mound which usually remains attractive throughout the growing season. This plant is also cultivated in many European and American gardens.

The seedpods can also be used and are milder but slower in their action. A poultice of the root has been used in treating sores. They are best used with Foeniculum vulgare seeds in order to counteract a tendency to cause gripe.