Nitrogen Fixing Plant Wildlife Food For Sale In Minnesota

* Sweet fern was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it especially as a poultice to treat a variety of complaints. * A broad, flat-topped shrub native to northeast U.S.; has fragrant foliage, long, narrow, frondlike...

Used as a reclamation species on very poor soils. Experimentally, it has demonstrated antitumor activity against Walker-256 carcinosarcoma and is also reportedly effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

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

Its fast rate of growth means that it quickly provides sheltered conditions to allow more permanent woodland trees to become established. * This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands on disused farmland, difficult sites etc.

* An excellent windbreak for maritime areas, it grows quite quickly and establishes well even in very windy sites. * Bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree to grow well in quite poor soils it also makes some of this...

It may be hard to kill! * Caragana microphylla is a polymorphic species and in some cases with transitional forms. * Small, gray-green compound leaves, light yellow flowers in May and June; native to Siberia and northern China; Hortus says this species...

* Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through the temperate and tropical Americas.

The shrub's white flowers are small, clustered, and mildly scented. * The etymology of the species name derives from the Greek “kerkos”, from which the genus name root cerco derives, meaning "tail", referring to the tail-like appearance of the fruit;...

Common names include Bog Myrtle and Sweet Gale . They are sometimes put in beer and ale to improve the flavour and increase foaming. * Myrica gale is a species of flowering plant in the genus Myrica , native to northern and western Europe and parts of...

* 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 habitats, as well as in fields, woodland margins,...

* 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.

Cerifera will also provide habitat for the Northern Bobwhite Quail. However, this plant will not survive shoot destruction indefinitely. In winter, the seeds are important foods for the Carolina Wren and species of Tree Sparrow .

Used as a reclamation species on very poor soils. Experimentally, it has demonstrated antitumor activity against Walker-256 carcinosarcoma and is also reportedly effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

* Sweet fern was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it especially as a poultice to treat a variety of complaints. * A broad, flat-topped shrub native to northeast U.S.; has fragrant foliage, long, narrow, frondlike...

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

* The plant is used in the treatment of blennorrhoea and also as an unguent for burns. * This species used to be cultivated for its edible leaves in China. * This species is grown as a green manure crop in Japan and southern China.

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. * White clover ( Trifolium repens ) is a species of clover native to Europe , North Africa , and West Asia .

Used for flooring, axe handles, firewood, poles etc. * Casuarina cunninghamiana - River Oak , River She-oak , Creek Oak or Fire Oak is a species of Casuarina , native to New South Wales and Queensland , Australia .

It is commonly grown throughout the northern hemisphere as a landscaping plant and ornamental . It is a shrub growing to heights of 12 feet or more and is a perennial . Typically, it has a moderate to fast growth rate, being able to grow one to three...

* Alnus viridis subsp. Crispa, Mountain Alder). Northeastern North America, Greenland. * 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...

* A good seed crop occurs only about every 4–5 years. * It can be grown a considerable distance north of its natural range if given conditions favorable to its growth. * The fruit is eaten by wildlife, helping disperse the seeds.

The red gum or manna exuding from cracks in the bark is eaten eagerly by boys. A very pleasant sweet taste. * Quick growing, extremely tall, grows well in poor soil; grayish-white bark, creamy-white branches; bark produces a "manna" eaten by natives;...

* Perennial; small yellow flowers; source of a golden-yellow dye. * A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems. It can be drunk hot or cold. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a...

* The plant is used in the treatment of blennorrhoea and also as an unguent for burns. * This species used to be cultivated for its edible leaves in China. * This species is grown as a green manure crop in Japan and southern China.

* Palestine Strawberry Clover was developed in Australia and is very tolerant of adverse conditions. * It can be slow to establish but it will hold up to grazing, high saline soils, wet soils and can take some shade.

* The fruit is small with very little flesh, but it is easily harvested and when soaked for 10 - 30 minutes in hot or cold water makes a very refreshing lemonade-like drink (without any fizz of course).

* Curled Dock ( Rumex crispus ), also known as Curly Dock, Yellow Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock , sometimes as "narrow-leaved dock" (which properly refers to a variant of Sorrel ), and ambiguously as " garden patience " , is a perennial flowering plant...