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* Established plants are drought tolerant. * Thistley plants for full sun and poor dry soil; the half-inch flower heads, also like thistles, can be a fine metallic blue or blue purple; flowers in mid to late summer; in rich soil the plants grow too fast...

* Adonis is a genus of about 20–30 species of flowering plants of the crowfoot family, Ranunculaceae, native to Europe and Asia. According to the Metamorphoses of Ovid the anemone, also of the family Ranunculaceae, was created when Venus sprinkled nectar...

* Flowers of “Rosa blanda”, are perfect, and they vary from white to pink in color. Among roses, it is closest to come to a “thornless” rose, with just a few thorns at the base.

* 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.

It is used in the treatment of persistent cough with blood, chronic diarrhoea, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, bloody stool, urorrhoea and bloody sputum. Paitan is antiseptic, astringent and haemostatic.

* Annatto, obtained from the oily arils of the seeds is the world's second most important (after caramel) natural colorant (Mercadante and Pfander 1998), yielding yellow to red colors.

* This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. A very ornamental plant, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

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

* A flowering, fruit-producing tree, member of the rose family; flowers resemble those of hawthorn, white or light pink; 1 1/2"; 1" fruits, hard and brownish, inedible until aged or frosted, used in jellies; old trees may be thorny; of rounded habit;...

* It is a herbaceous wildflower that grows along the banks of streams and seeps in western North America. Both annual and perennial forms occur throughout the species' range. * The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it...

The Blackfeet Indians recognized this plant's strong antiseptic action, and used poultices of the plant for skin infections and minor wounds. * An herbal tea made from the plant was also used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by dental caries...

* However, the wild thimbleberries can be eaten raw or dried and can be made into a jam which is sold as a local delicacy in some parts of their range, notably in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan.

Alata is native to Mexico, and can be found in diverse habitats. Its active ingredients include the yellow chrysophanic acid. In the tropics, it grows up to an altitude of 1,200 metres (3,900 ft).

* It is a herbaceous wildflower that grows along the banks of streams and seeps in western North America. Both annual and perennial forms occur throughout the species' range. * The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it...

* Phacelia tanacetifolia is a species of phacelia known by the common names lacy phacelia, blue tansy or purple tansy. * The seeds are "negatively photoblastic", or photodormant, and will only germinate in darkness.

The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used. * Greater Burdock is rather tall, reaching as much as 9 feet (2.7 m). The root is thought to be particularly good at helping to eliminate heavy metals...

* A fast-growing tree with an extensive root system, it has been planted on land that is subject to landslips or erosion in order to stabilize the soil. It also multiplies readily from cuttings.

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

* A very easily grown plant, it prefers a well-drained moisture retentive loamy soil but is not at all fussy. The fruit is up to 11mm in diameter and is borne in small clusters. * Fruit - raw or cooked.

The fan-shaped fronds are 1.5–1.8 m (4.9–5.9 ft) wide and attach to 90–120 cm (35–47 in) spineless petioles . Spikes 1.2–1.8 m (3.9–5.9 ft) in length yield small bisexual flowers .

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. * It is said to be of great use when applied externally to stimulate hair growth...

* All parts of the plant are rich in saponins - when crushed and mixed with water they produce a good lather which is an effective and gentle soap. This means that when used on the skin it will not remove the natural body oils, but nor will it remove...

* 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...

Paniculate thyrses terminal, apically branched, 10-20 cm, 1- or 2-ramous; rachis and pedicels glabrous or with russet short hairs; pedicels short, jointed at apex. Petiole 1.5-3 cm, strong; leaf blade ovate to orbicular, 7-18 × 5-14 cm, leathery, light...

It is very similar to Origanum vulgare (common oregano), except it is much more pungent and is a better choice for cooking purposes. * This herb is commonly called Greek oregano or winter sweet marjoram, and is a hardy perennial grown primarily in herb...

Arctium lappa is the main species used, though this species has similar properties. * The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis.

Alata is native to Mexico, and can be found in diverse habitats. Its active ingredients include the yellow chrysophanic acid. In the tropics, it grows up to an altitude of 1,200 metres (3,900 ft).