Nitrogen Fixing Plant Seeds For Sale In Alaska

* Sweet pea ( Lathyrus odoratus ) is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae ( legumes ), native to the eastern Mediterranean region from Sicily east to Crete .

* It has very small purple flowers which are grouped in racemes . * The roots can grow deeper than 4 feet (1.2m). * Resinous pustules on the plant contain 'amorpha', a contact and stomachic insecticide that also acts as an insect repellent.

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 .

* It is an annual plant capable of rapid plant movement—its leaflets fold together when touched. * Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through...

* Because the plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen, it makes a hedge that enriches the soil rather than depriving it of nutrients. * An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery.

Specimens in wetter areas are more tree-like with bigger leaves. As of 1991, no known fire has killed this plant's roots. * The fruit is a source of food for a lot of bird species, including the Northern Bobwhite Quail and the Wild Turkey .

* The root is eaten cooked or raw. Taste trials consistently place this root very highly, it is certainly one of our favourites. Its typical habitat is rough grassy places, broad-leaved woodland, forest margins, hedgerows and banks.

It weighs 46lb per cubic foot. * A spiny tree with small greenish flowers in 4" racemes; leaves pinnate or bipinnate; name suggests it is a good choice for wet areas; native to southeast U.S. * Having an extensive root system, it is planted for stabilizing...

* It is found throughout eastern Canada, northern Mexico, and most of the continental United States. Fruticosa grows as a glandular, thornless shrub which can reach 5 or 6 meters in height and spread to twice that in width.

The flowers are a very good source, when used as a body soap they leave behind a pleasant perfume on the skin. * 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...

The flower buds are pickled and used as a condiment. * The tree produces long flat pods that hang vertically. These are heart-shaped with a blunt apex, which occasionally has a shallow notch at the tip.

* A yellow dye is obtained from the wood. * Calia secundiflora is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae , that is native to the southwestern United States ( Texas , New Mexico ) and Mexico ( Chihuahua and Coahuila south...

* Acacia dealbata is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions of the world, and is naturalised in some areas. * The extensiveroot system of this plant helps to prevent soil erosion.

The dried leaves make a delicate and palatable tea. * The aromatic fruits and leaves are used either fresh or dried to flavour soups, stews etc. * Foliage, deciduous, is fragrant when crushed, and has been used medicinally; tiny fruits; branches once...

The fruit contains about 8.3% sugars, 4.5% protein, 1% ash. Mature bushes in the wild yield about 650g of fruit over 2 - 3 pickings. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be enjoyed raw, if even slightly under-ripe it will be quite astringent.

* A decidious Tree growing to 22 m (72ft 2in) at a fast rate. * Native to temperate forests, stream-banks, swamps and roadsides in northeastern Asia and Japan.

The seedpods can also be used and are milder but slower in their action. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and heart problems. Both are dried for later use. The leaves area safe and effective cathartic.

The flower buds are pickled and used as a condiment. * The tree produces long flat pods that hang vertically. These are heart-shaped with a blunt apex, which occasionally has a shallow notch at the tip.

The flowers are produced throughout the spring and summer, rich red or crimson, congested on an elongated spike inflorescence 3-5 cm tall and 1.5 cm broad; the individual flowers are up to 10-13 mm long and have five petals.

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

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 .

* Cercocarpus montanus is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Rosaceae known by may common names (see below) including mountain mahogany and alder-leaf cercocarpus. A red to brown dye can be obtained from the root bark.

* The leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for senna as a laxative,though they are much milder in their action. * The inflorescence is a raceme of generally pea-like yellow flowers about 3 centimeters long.

* Beautiful 2" golden yellow pealike flowers in pendulous clusters to 8", in May; pod, to 7", has four wings; evergreen or semideciduous compound leaves; native to both Chile and New Zealand.

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. * Tolerant of dry alkaline soils. A very ornamental plant, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

* Alnus acuminata (also called Alder is a species of tree in the Betulaceae family. It is found in Argentina , Bolivia , Colombia , Costa Rica , Ecuador , Guatemala , Mexico , Panama , Peru and Venezuela .

* The roots themselves are branched and deep, which helps the plant withstand periods of drought. * It is considered to be a desirable plant in the garden due to its deep blue to violet spring flowers, the attractive light green compound leaves, and also...