Herbaceous Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In New York

* The plant self-sows freely and should not need much encouragement. Each has an elaiosome , which attracts ants to disperse the seeds ( myrmecochory ). * Greater celandine has an erect habit, and may reach 30 to 120 cm high.

* 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.

The plant has been used as a head wash and to treat scabs and eczema. * A slender-stemmed, sometimes creeping, semi-woody perennial that may attain a length of 10-12 ft. Flowers are followed by a fragile, plumed seedhead.

* The crushed root has been applied to the body as an insect repellent. * Bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) is a perennial , herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia , Canada southward to Florida , United States .

Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. * The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings...

It is obtained from the flowers according to other reports. * This is considered a noxious weed in some areas. A tea made from the plant has been used as an insecticide. * A yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant.

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 .

* Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood . The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction.

* In Poland, where dill is called "koper," it is one of the most popular herbs used in the kitchen, and, along with parsley and chives, is used for various purposes. * Depending on where it is grown, is either a perennial or annual herb.

It is an herbaceous, perennial dicot native to eastern and central Canada and United States. Growing up to a meter tall, it lives in zones 4 to 9 in moist to wet soils. * The Great Blue Lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ) is a species within the Campanulaceae...

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

* Although purslane is considered a weed in the United States, it may be eaten as a leaf vegetable. * Portulaca oleracea ( Common Purslane , also known as Verdolaga , Pigweed , Little Hogweed or Pusley ), is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae...

* Sow the seed in mid spring or late summer to early autumn in a sunny border outdoors and only just cover the seed. Autumn sown plants may require protection from frosts in cold winters.

* Cumin's distinctive flavor and strong, warm aroma are due to its essential oil content. * Cumin is an aromatic, astringent herb that benefits the digestive system and acts as a stimulant to the sexual organs.

* The plant self-sows freely and should not need much encouragement. Each has an elaiosome , which attracts ants to disperse the seeds ( myrmecochory ). * Greater celandine has an erect habit, and may reach 30 to 120 cm high.

The plant contains beta-carbolines, which (in doses high enough) act as a psychedelic drug . However, its phytochemistry remains predominatly unstudied. * The Nepal poppy ( Meconopsis napaulensis ) is a plant of the family Papaveraceae .

* The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. * Contrary to what the name suggests, neither a crocus nor the source of...

The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ). The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous , foot).

* An attractive plant with small pink flowers; can be grown as an annual in cold areas; native to the tropics. * The stem is erect in young plants, but becomes creeping or trailing with age.

Carnation also exhibits this effect. Research conducted on mice has offered a degree of confirmation for this use—it was found that wild carrot disrupts the implantation process, which reinforces its reputation as a contraceptive.

An extract of them has antibacterial properties. * Considered to be an indicator of agriculture in pollen diagrams, P. It is obtained by macerating the seed in hot water. * Plantago lanceolata is a species of genus Plantago known by the common names ribwort...

It is also sometimes referred to as bachelor's buttons or featherfew. * The plant grows into a small bush up to around 46 cm (18 in) high with citrus-scented leaves, and is covered by flowers reminiscent of daisies.

* A very interesting addition to the garden. * Valerianella locusta is a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae that is an edible leaf vegetable with a characteristic nutty flavor, dark green color, and soft texture, popularly served as...

It is used in the treatment of skin diseases. An infusion is said to strengthen the stomach, create an appetite, remove obstructions of the liver and treat jaundice. The dried flower heads were attached to spindles, wheels, or cylinders, sometimes called...

* Something like a 6" wide daisy, with this difference: it is stemless, growing prostrate on the ground; blooms in May or June; coarse, deeply lobed leaves; likes a scree soil; a rock garden plant or curiosity native to the Mediterranean.

It was believed that, so long as the root was handled occasionally to ensure the scent permeated the person and their clothes, rattlesnakes would not bite them. * The leaves have been used to weave baskets and mats.

It is perhaps best known for its use as a hair tonic whilst the root is also taken internally as a treatment for non-malignant swollen glands and especially for mastitis. * The large leaves, up to 1 foot long, are interesting.