Nitrogen Fixing Plant Seeds For Sale In Durham

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

* A deciduous tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in) at a slow rate. Dioica, Kentucky Coffee Tree; planted for ornament and for timber; doubly compound leaves; substantial branches; flowers in clusters at the ends of branches; fruit a thick, flat pod.

The seeds have been soaked in water until they are mucilaginous and then swallowed as a treatment for sore throats. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and heart problems.

They will store for up to 21 days at 10°c with a relative humidity of 90%. Start seeds indoors and transplant outside when danger of frost is past. Leaves and young shoots - cooked.

* 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.

As of 1991, no known fire has killed this plant's roots. If this does not happen, this species will regrow a shoot. This is most rapid in the first season after a fire. * The fruit is a source of food for a lot of bird species, including the Northern...

The inflorescence is up to 44 centimeters long, bearing whorls of flowers each 1 to 1.6 centimeters long. It is native to the western United States from Washington to California , where it grows mostly in mountain habitat.

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

Seeds are eaten by many birds. An open or shrubby growth form with round shaped flower heads attached to stems near the ends. * The plant contains several biologically active compounds.

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...

Australis is an herbaceous perennial that reproduces both sexually and asexually by means of its spreading rhizomes . * The plant is under investigation as a potential stimulant of the immune system.

When growing the plant for its seedpods, be sure to pick them whilst they are still small and tender. * The green pods are commonly used as a vegetable, they have a mild flavour and should only be cooked for a short time.

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

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...

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

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

The seeds have been soaked in water until they are mucilaginous and then swallowed as a treatment for sore throats. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers and heart problems.

* It is sometimes used for afforestation on infertile soils which it enriches by means of its nitrogen-fixing nodules, while not growing large enough to compete with the intended timber crop.

* An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark. * It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. The leaves are shiny green, ovoid, 3-8 cm long and 2-6 cm broad.

* It is sometimes used for afforestation on infertile soils which it enriches by means of its nitrogen-fixing nodules, while not growing large enough to compete with the intended timber crop.

The shrub's white flowers are small, clustered, and mildly scented. * The Cercocarpus betuloides leaves are distinctive in that they have smooth edges from the base to about half way up, then are wavy or toothed to the rounded tip.

Trifolium pratense is used in traditional medicine of India as deobstruent, antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative, anti-inflammatory and antidermatosis agent. It is an ingredient in some recipes for essiac tea.

* A fall-flowering species. * It is called Utis in Nepalese and Nepalese Alder in English . * Prefers a heavy soil and a damp situation. * Multipurpose alder tree found in the subtropical highlands of the Himalaya.

* A shrub; red flowers in racemes. * The leaves and flowers are boiled and eaten.

Cones are small, rectangular and about 1 centimetre across. * Flowers are reddish-brown in the male and red in the female. * The River Oak is an attractive evergreen tree with fine greyish green needle-like foliage that grows to a height of 60 metres...

Trifolium pratense is used in traditional medicine of India as deobstruent, antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative, anti-inflammatory and antidermatosis agent. It is an ingredient in some recipes for essiac tea.

This means that when used on the skin it will not remove the natural body oils, but nor will it remove engine oil etc. The flowers are a very good source, when used as a body soap they leave behind a pleasant perfume on the skin.