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* Fraxinus nigra ( Black Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus (ash) native to much of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States , from western Newfoundland west to southeastern Manitoba , and south to Illinois and northern Virginia.

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

* Malus fusca (common name: Oregon crabapple or Pacific crabapple) is a species of crabapple. * Pacific crabapple fruits was prized by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, and were gathered all along the coast.

* Lindera benzoin ( Wild Allspice , Spicebush , Common Spicebush , Northern Spicebush or Benjamin Bush ) is a flowering plant in the family Lauraceae , native to eastern North America , ranging from Maine to Ontario in the north, and to Kansas , Texas...

Northeastern North America, Greenland. Crispa, Mountain Alder). * 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.

It is a good forage crop for livestock and wildlife especially for wetter sites. It requires full sun. Widely used within its range as a wetland mitigation species. The panicle inflorescences nod when heavy.

It was introduced to American colonists by Indians who used the plant for breaking fevers by means of heavy sweating. It is nearly always found in low, wet areas and is often found near Phalaris arundinacea (Reed canary grass).

* Fraxinus nigra ( Black Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus (ash) native to much of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States , from western Newfoundland west to southeastern Manitoba , and south to Illinois and northern Virginia.

* Chasmanthium latifolium , known as Woodoats , Inland sea oats , and River oats is a grass native to the eastern United States . * It is a warm season perennial grass that is typically found in wooded areas and riparian zones .

* The fruit is used to make jams and jellies, it is also used to make a pleasant tasting fruity-flavoured tea. * The leaves are each made up of several toothed oval leaflets, the terminal leaflet up to 4 centimeters long.

* Sambucus canadensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a fast rate. * Fruit is attractive to wildlife. * Stems can be hollowed out and used for spouts, musical instruments, and toys.

Probably the finest flavoured hickory. Sweet, with a very fine flavour, it has the largest seeds of the hickories, up to 5cm long. * The seed is eaten raw or cooked in pies, cakes etc.

The yellowish inflorescence appears to emerge from one side of the stem about 20 cm from the top. 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.

* Lindera benzoin ( Wild Allspice , Spicebush , Common Spicebush , Northern Spicebush or Benjamin Bush ) is a flowering plant in the family Lauraceae , native to eastern North America , ranging from Maine to Ontario in the north, and to Kansas , Texas...

* Amelanchier ovalis , commonly known as Snowy Mespilus , is a serviceberry shrub. Its pome fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. * Wood - fine grained, hard, very heavy, reddish.

It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers. The orange berries are edible and nutritious, loaded with vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants.

* Fruits are red turning dark purple, birds love them; more open and irregular than M. Alba; dark green leaves, yellow in fall; native to eastern and central United States in rich moist soil.

Northeastern North America, Greenland. Crispa, Mountain Alder). * 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.

As a popular ornamental used in landscaping its notable features include the red stems in fall (autumn) through late winter, the brightest winter bark of any cornus. * For the brightest winter bark, young shoots are encouraged by cutting to the ground...

* Historically, Sambucus racemosa (native to Europe and Asia) was commonly known as European red elder and the very similar Sambucus pubens also known as S. Fruits are attractive to wildlife.

* A sedge with stems to 4 1/2 ft. Grasslike leaves (6-11 blades per culm) are broad (to 3/4" wide), linear and yellow green to dark green with rough edges. Leaves are grasslike but broad.

* Lavender flowers from June until August, followed by violet fruits in October; extremely attractive, smaller than C. This species can be found in China and Japan. The fruits grow closely together in large clusters.

Its native from southeastern Canada and northeastern United States . * Many species of birds feed on the fruits. * Plants can produce many stems and suckers, with older stems, which can reach 5 metres (16 ft) in height, having distinctive gray bark.

Growing up to a meter tall, it lives in zones 4 to 9 in moist to wet soils. It produces a spike of zygomorphic flowers in the late summer. * It was believed by some native North American Indian tribes that if the finely ground roots were secretly added...

Showy, bright, rose-purple flowers with orange-yellow centers bloom in profusion at the tips of the leafy branches. The perennial's hairy, clasping leaves are arranged densely on its stout stems.

* 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 . Decidua is a medium-size to large deciduous coniferous tree reaching 25-45 m tall, with...

It is smaller in size than the Giant Hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum ). It is an umbelliferous plant, in the same group as fennel, cow parsley, elder and giant hogweed. It prefers rich humid soils.