Medicinal Plant Wildlife Food For Sale In Massachusetts

* Modern research has shown that it contains the substance 'taxol' in its shoots and bark. * It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing 10-15 m tall and with a trunk up to 50 cm diameter, rarely more.

* The fruit is usually used in jellies, syrups, conserves etc. * Prunus spinosa ( blackthorn or sloe ) is a species of Prunus native to Europe , western Asia , and locally in northwest Africa .

* American hazelnut prefers full sun for best growth and development. * Fall color is quite variable, ranging from attractive combinations of orange, rose, purplish red, yellow and green to undistinguished, dull yellowish green.

Anthocyanins are also antioxidants, so there is interest in black raspberries for their potential nutraceutical value. * The common wild black raspberry; 1/2" white flowers followed by clusters of delicious shiny black fruit; arching canes root where...

* Alnus viridis subsp. Northeastern North America, Greenland. * It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. * It is sometimes used for afforestation on infertile soils which it enriches by means of its nitrogen-fixing...

They are most commonly found in wet woods and swamps. * The fruits are eaten by birds (birds do not taste astringency and feed on them readily), which then disperse the seeds in their droppings.

An open or shrubby growth form with round shaped flower heads attached to stems near the ends. Seeds are eaten by many birds. Pharmaceutical preparations are manufactured from them.

The plant is native to Siberia and parts of China and neighboring Mongolia and Kazakhstan . Typically, it has a moderate to fast growth rate, being able to grow one to three feet during the first year after trimming.

It is the source of a high quality charcoal that is used by artists. Leaves are ovate, 4-5'' long by 3-4'' wide, arranged oppositely or whorled on stem. Individual plants can produce as many as 400-1800 fruits with three seeds each.

Gansu, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Qinghai, W Shanxi, Xinjiang [Mongolia]. It is good fodder for animals, improves the soil, allows natural vegetation to become established, and prevents soil erosion by wind and rain.

* It is a large shrub or tree growing to 22 m tall. It generally occurs in foothills , being most abundant in the lower altitudes of the Sierra Nevada , but also widespread in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the San Gabriel Mountains .

Because airborne nitrogen can be fixed in its roots, it has the capability to grow in infertile habitats. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be enjoyed raw, if even slightly under-ripe it will be quite astringent.

* It is very acceptable raw and has a superior flavour to sweet chestnuts (C. * It is a spreading shrub or small tree, reaching 2–8 m in height at maturity. * When baked it becomes even sweeter and develops a floury texture, it makes an excellent potato...

It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer. * The Great Blue Lobelia ( Lobelia siphilitica ) is a species within the Campanulaceae family. Growing up to a meter tall, it lives in zones 4 to 9 in moist to wet soils.

It is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States from far eastern California to southwest Colorado , Rio Grande New Mexico , to west Texas , where it grows in woodland, chaparral , forest, and other habitat.

* The nicest tree form of Serviceberry. * The fruit, which are pomes, are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. * The fruit is rich in iron and copper. * It is native to eastern U.S. and much used in Europe.

It only grows on well-drained soils, avoiding waterlogged ground. * The seeds are an important food for some birds , notably Siskin , Lesser Redpoll and Citril Finch , while the buds and immature cones are eaten by Capercaillie .

* American hazelnut prefers full sun for best growth and development. * Fall color is quite variable, ranging from attractive combinations of orange, rose, purplish red, yellow and green to undistinguished, dull yellowish green.

It is native to Europe and Asia , and widely naturalised elsewhere, including North America , where it is an invasive problem weed . * Solanum dulcamara , also known as bittersweet , bittersweet nightshade , bitter nightshade , blue bindweed , Amara Dulcis...

* It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. * An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark. * A shrub; shiny dark green leaves to 3" long; Native to Europe.

A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora , the Maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens. * Passiflora incarnata , commonly known as Maypop , Purple passionflower , True passionflower , Wild apricot , and Wild passion...

Anthocyanins are also antioxidants, so there is interest in black raspberries for their potential nutraceutical value. * The common wild black raspberry; 1/2" white flowers followed by clusters of delicious shiny black fruit; arching canes root where...

* An infusion of the wood is used to treat sore or weak eyes. It grows up to 6 m high. The inner bark and the wood are used in the treatment of malaria, debility and menorrhagia. It is also known by common names including cudrang , mandarin melon berry...

* A common, invasive perennial weed, to most, with a spreading rootstock; arrowhead-shaped leaves; small reddish flowers throughout summer, produces lots of seed; native to Europe and Asia, common in North America.

* It is very acceptable raw and has a superior flavour to sweet chestnuts (C. * It is a spreading shrub or small tree, reaching 2–8 m in height at maturity. * When baked it becomes even sweeter and develops a floury texture, it makes an excellent potato...

* 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 many fruits formed in each inflorescence have long silky appendages which, seen together, give the characteristic appearance of Old Man's beard . * The boiled roots and stems are used as a cure for the itch.