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* Common Hogweed ( Heracleum sphondylium ) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the family Apiaceae , which grows in the prairies of Eurasia. It prefers rich humid soils. Umbelliferous plants are so named because of the umbrella-like arrangement of flowers...

* Adonis aestivalis ( Summer pheasant's-eye ) is a medicinal and ornamental plant . It is native to Europe but has been introduced elsewhere, such as the western and eastern parts of the United States.

* It is also attractive to hoverflies (family Syrphidae), which are useful as biological pest control agents because they eat aphids and other pests. * Phacelia tanacetifolia is a species of phacelia known by the common names lacy phacelia, blue tansy...

* Flowering period during the summer is long, attrracting many pollinators. * Does well along woods edges as a background plant in perennial gardens. * The large leaves, up to 1 foot long, are interesting.

* Perennial; small yellow flowers; source of a golden-yellow dye. * 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...

* Clematis recta , the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower , is a species of Clematis unusual in that it is a free-standing shrub rather than a climbing plant . Growing usually on the margins of woodland areas, it is native to Eastern, Southern and...

* Adonis aestivalis ( Summer pheasant's-eye ) is a medicinal and ornamental plant . It is native to Europe but has been introduced elsewhere, such as the western and eastern parts of the United States.

* Succisa pratensis Moench, also known as Devil's-bit Scabious, is a flowering plant of the genus Succisa in the family Dipsacaceae . It also grows on damper ground . It differs from other similar species in that it has 4 lobed flowers, whereas Small...

* Common Hogweed ( Heracleum sphondylium ) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the family Apiaceae , which grows in the prairies of Eurasia. It prefers rich humid soils. Umbelliferous plants are so named because of the umbrella-like arrangement of flowers...

It has been widely introduced worldwide as a pasture crop, and is now also common in most grassy areas of North America and New Zealand. Thrives in moist soil conditions, Prefers medium fertility soils with a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Plants produce uncertain...

* Blooms in late summer, with dark blue-violet, hooded flowers borne in tall spikes. * Thrives in most soils and in the light shade of trees. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plant them in spring or fall in rich, moist but well drained soil in full sun.

It has been widely introduced worldwide as a pasture crop, and is now also common in most grassy areas of North America and New Zealand. Thrives in moist soil conditions, Prefers medium fertility soils with a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Plants produce uncertain...

* German garlic is an ornamental onion which is noted for its unusual swirling and twisting leaves. The foliage is thin, and strap like. * It produces up to 30 pink flowers in characteristic allium umbels in the mid to late summer and grows to between...

A lemon-flavoured tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves. * 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, soups--toilet water, soaps, and medicine;...

* Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow . It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland .

* Rosa palustris is a shrub with alternate, pinnately compound leaves , on thorny stems. The flowers are pink, borne in summer.

* Clematis recta , the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower , is a species of Clematis unusual in that it is a free-standing shrub rather than a climbing plant . Growing usually on the margins of woodland areas, it is native to Eastern, Southern and...

The flowers of this large plant are not typically pea-like. * Senna hebecarpa ( American Senna or Wild Senna ) is an ornamental plant native to North America , specially Canada and the United States .

* The root is eaten cooked or raw. Sweet and starchy, it is delicious when baked with a flavour that is somewhat like a sweet potato. * Lathyrus tuberosus is a perennial plant with edible tubers 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) long attached to its roots.

* Perennial; small yellow flowers; source of a golden-yellow dye. * 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...

* Native to forests; 100-800(-1600) m. Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Taiwan, Zhejiang [Japan (Ryukyu Islands)].

* The root is eaten cooked or raw. Sweet and starchy, it is delicious when baked with a flavour that is somewhat like a sweet potato. * Lathyrus tuberosus is a perennial plant with edible tubers 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2.0 in) long attached to its roots.

The stamens, and style become erect once the petals fall, creating the signature look of the prairie rose. * Rosa blanda, commonly known as the meadow/wild rose, smooth rose or prairie rose, is a species of rose native to North America.

* Fragrant sumac is a woody plant that can grow to around 2 meters tall. It produces yellow flowers in clusters before anthesis. * The fruit is small with very little flesh, but it is easily harvested and when soaked for 10 - 30 minutes in hot or cold...

The plant is a widespread adulterant to commercial supplies of skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora. * A tea made from the leaves is diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue. The leaves are applied externally to cuts etc as an antiseptic dressing.

* Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow . It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland .

* The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A. Flabellata pumila. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position.