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* The species is also planted as an ornamental, particularly the varieties with bright pink pods. * Achiote ( Bixa orellana ) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical region of the Americas .

* A tree to 60 ft. Diameter, red fruits that are pleasantly flavored and used as a substitute for limes. * A deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). * Edible Uses: Fruit - cooked.

It is obtained by making wounds in the bark during spring. It will tolerate as low as minus 20 degrees Celcius for brief periods. * The sap has a sweet taste. * It is now commonly planted as an ornamental tree across the British Isles and some parts of...

* Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. The flowers are a rich source of nectar and is occasionally grown commercially as a crop for bees. * Phacelia tanacetifolia is a species of phacelia known by the common names...

* Sweet marjoram is mainly used as a culinary herb, but is also medicinally valuable due to its stimulant and antispasmodic properties. * Marjoram ( Origanum majorana , Lamiaceae ) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine...

* The fully ripe fruit is pleasantly acid with a flavour resembling green apples. * Arctostaphylos patula is a species of manzanita known by the common name greenleaf manzanita . It can be dried, ground into a powder then used in making cakes etc.

* Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. The flowers are a rich source of nectar and is occasionally grown commercially as a crop for bees. * Phacelia tanacetifolia is a species of phacelia known by the common names...

The dried flower heads were attached to spindles, wheels, or cylinders, sometimes called teasel frames, to raise the nap on fabrics (that is, to tease the fibres). * The flowering heads are also much prized by flower arrangers because they keep their...

* It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals. * The plants are easily grown from seed, and readily self-seed.

* A very ornamental plant, the flowers are very attractive to bees. * Succeeds in a sunny sheltered position in most soils but prefers one that is poor and light. Plant grows rapidly and the flowers bloom from early summer until frost.

* Ratibida columnifera , commonly known as Upright Prairie Coneflower or Mexican Hat , is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae , that is native to much of North America .

It is hardy to zone 6. * Adonis aestivalis ( Summer pheasant's-eye ) is a medicinal and ornamental plant . It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees,...

It can be drunk hot or cold. * A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems. * Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony , church steeples or sticklewort .

* A decidious tree that grows up to 23 ' in height. * The fruit can be eaten raw, cooked in pies, cakes etc or fermented into cider. * Used as a rootstock for the cultivated apples.

* This is one of ther best species for soil stabilization and reviatalization in cold arid zones where few plants will survive. * Native to semiconsolidated sand dunes; 900-2400 m.

The leaves are often blanched (by excluding light from the growing plant) before use. A very nutritious food, 100g of the raw leaves contain about 2.7g. * Taraxacum officinale grows from generally unbranched taproots and produces one to more than ten...

They are very tolerant of trimming and have prickles which make them an effective barrier to larger creatures. * Berberis thunbergii ( Japanese barberry or Thunberg's Barberry , also Red Barberry ) is a species of Berberis , native to Japan and eastern...

It is nearly always found in low, wet areas and is often found near Phalaris arundinacea (Reed canary grass). * Eupatorium perfoliatum or (Common) Boneset is a common perennial plant native to the Eastern United States and Canada , with a range from Nova...

The dried flower heads were attached to spindles, wheels, or cylinders, sometimes called teasel frames, to raise the nap on fabrics (that is, to tease the fibres). * The flowering heads are also much prized by flower arrangers because they keep their...

It is distinguished from them by its larger flowers and fruit. * It grows as a tree to around 20–30 metres tall, with a straight trunk up to 1 metre in diameter. The latter species grows in dryer habitats.

It is in flower from Jun to July. * White flowers in long clusters; may be a tree or shrub; egg-shaped fruit with five "wings"; prefers moist sandy loam; native to Japan and China.

* The root is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. It is commonly cultivated in Japan where it gives its name to a particular construction technique, burdock piling.

* The plant is said to be extremely efficacious when used as a local application in the treatment of sore throats and gonorrhoea. * Liatris spicata , the dense blazing star or prairie gay feather , is an herbaceous perennial plant native throughout most...

Established plants are very drought resistant. * Celtis tournefortii, commonly known as the 'oriental hackberry' is a deciduous tree in the Celtis genus. * 3" leaves, blue green or gray green; reddish-yellow fruit; native to western Asia, southeast Europe.

They are taken both internally and externally in the treatment of syphilitic, cancerous and other foul ulcers. * Clematis recta , the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower , is a species of Clematis unusual in that it is a free-standing shrub rather than...

* Rubus odoratus ( Purple-flowering Raspberry , Flowering Raspberry , or Virginia raspberry ) is a species of Rubus , native to eastern North America , from Nova Scotia west to Ontario , and south to Georgia and Alabama .

It is a shrub growing to 3-6 m tall, with erect branches. The panicles often hang limply, which is how the plant got its common name; the clusters look as though they are nodding. The leaves are oval-oblong, 5-19 cm long and 2-7 cm broad.