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* 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.

Its specific epithet , meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus , as they have a prominently veined mid-rib and sword-like shape. A delicately scented essential oil, obtained from the roots, has been used...

Some tribes even used to chew the root and then hold rattlesnakes with their teeth and were not bitten so long as the scent persisted. * Iris versicolor , also commonly known as the Harlequin Blueflag , Larger Blue Flag , Northern Blue Flag , and other...

* Serratula tinctoria , commonly known as Saw-wort , is a species in the genus Serratula . * A perennial with tubular reddish-purple flowers in small terminal clusters; native to Europe, North Africa, and Siberia.

It is most easily removed in late spring to early summer. * Betula pubescens ( Downy Birch ; also known as White Birch , European White Birch or Hairy Birch ) is a species of birch , native and abundant throughout northern Europe , Iceland , northern...

The fruits are small round apple-shaped pomes. The juice scraped from the peeled trunk has been used as an eye medicine. It is also grown in parks and gardens as an ornamental plant.

* Sarracenia leucophylla , also known as the white pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World and inhabits moist and low-nutrient longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) savannas...

* A decidious Shrub growing to 2m. * A shrubby species with nearly round 1" leaves. * Native to North America , occurring in arctic and cool temperate areas from Alaska east to Newfoundland and southern Greenland , and south at high altitudes to northern...

The flowers are inconspicuous, whitish to greenish-yellow, produced on slender peduncles 25 mm or more long; it is usually dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants.

The lower leaves are reduced to a brown sheath at the bottom of the stem. In fact the stem ends there; the top part is the bract , that continues with only a slight colour-band marking it from the stem.

* A decidious Tree growing to 18m. * A species of alder with a wide range across the cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere .

* Native to Yunnan in southwest China and adjoining border areas in southeastern Tibet , far northeastern India , northern Myanmar , and far northwestern Vietnam . * It is a high altitude mountain tree, growing at altitudes of 3,000-4,000 meters, often...

The erect lower portion of the stem is smooth, but the curved branching inflorescence is covered in glandular hairs. * Penthorum sedoides (known by the common name ditch stonecrop), is a perennial forb native to the eastern United States which produces...

* This flowering shrub is native to the eastern United States, likes a moist shady location. * Well worth growing if you have the right spot to enjoy its fragrant blooms.

* The original Cook strain of Balsam Fir was selected due to the blue tinge of the needles. * It is more heat tolerant than the species. * The seeds from these improved selections will be more true to type due to continued selection for blue color and...

* This rhizomatous perennial grass has stems which can exceed two meters in height. * Paspalum floridanum is a species of grass known by the common name Florida paspalum. The leaf blades are up to 52 centimeters long and may be hairless to hairy, with...

* Sarracenia leucophylla , also known as the white pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World and inhabits moist and low-nutrient longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) savannas...

Produced in areas of greater Syria and Asia Minor, this resin and its oil derivative were used in mummification, as an antiseptic, a diuretic, to treat wrinkles, extract worms and promote hair growth." The predominant trees in the Abeti-Cedrion forests...

* An easily grown plant, so long as the soil does not dry out. Hardy to at least -20°c. It requires a deep rich soil with plenty of moisture. * The Globe-flower ( Trollius europaeus ) is a perennial plant of the family Ranunculaceae .

* In vitro studies showed that extracts of Devil's Club inhibit tuberculosis microbes. * It is noted for its large palmate leaves and erect, woody stems covered in stinging spines.

Common names include Bog Myrtle and Sweet Gale . The dried leaves make a delicate and palatable tea. * Foliage, deciduous, is fragrant when crushed, and has been used medicinally; tiny fruits; branches once used in England to flavor "gale beer"; native...

* Thoroughwort is one of the most popular domestic medicines in North America where it is used in the treatment of influenza, colds, acute bronchitis, catarrh and skin diseases. It is nearly always found in low, wet areas and is often found near Phalaris...

* Ilex glabra is one of the very few evergreen shrubs (broadleaf or narrowleaf) to thrive in wet sites, noted for its evergreen foliage and upright, spreading, and suckering shrub growth habit when in species form.

The showy part of the floral display, however, is the white, pink or rose sepals that become petal-like and reminiscent of poinsettias. Flowers are yellowish-green and tubular with five, reflexed lobes.

* Greek Fir is native to the mountains of Greece, primarily in the Peloponnesos and the island of Kefallonia, * It is grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens. * Greek Fir was important in the past for wood for general construction.

* Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe . In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu".

The inflorescence is a cyme of up to 10 flowers with pink petals each up to 2 centimeters in length. The stems can be dark red or blackish and are often studded with straight, paired prickles at nodes.