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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 to the food of an arguing couple then this would avert a divorce and they...

* A sprawling plant unless staked, perhaps best for romping through a semi-wild border; small blue flowers in considerable numbers in midsummer; full sun or part shade, persistent once established; native to China.

* A fibre obtained from the stems is used in papermaking. * The flowers are demulcent, diuretic and emollient. They are useful in the treatment of chest complaints. * A nutritious starch is obtained from the root.

It is also a good source of lecithin. * Opium poppy , Papaver somniferum , is the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are extracted. * Highly nutritious, the seed contains about 22.7% protein, 48% fat, 9.8% carbohydrate, 7.1% ash.

The leaves (made of three leaflets) have a long pedunculus, are smooth on the upperside and hairy on the underside. * A shrub with smooth bark, dark green spreading branches and pendulous and pubescent twigs.

May be grown in moist soils in borders as long as soils do not dry out. * It is native to eastern and central North America, and there are occurrences in the western United States, some of which may represent introductions.

It is found in wetlands and along the riverine systems of the southeastern United States from Texas to the Atlantic states, its territory extending northward to southern Ontario . * White, pink, or rose flowers to 6", usually with a crimson base; a swamp...

* Features large rosettes of leathery, glossy, toothed, rounded, dark green leaves (to 10" long by 8" wide) which are heart-shaped at the base. * Bergenia (also called heart-leaved bergenia) is a clump-forming perennial which is primarily grown as a ground...

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 to the food of an arguing couple then this would avert a divorce and they...

The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully in treating diarrhoea, haemorrhoids and infantile cholera.

They are very showy and have a pleasant fragrance. * The leaves are alternate, bipinnately compound leaves; with a ovate shape and a pinnate venation, they have a green color usually and turns yellow in fall, measuring between 5-10 cm long.The flowers...

Leucophylla produces crimson flowers in the spring before its characteristically small spring pitchers. Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World and inhabits moist and low-nutrient longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) savannas along the United...

* One of the all around largest sunflowers available to growVery Impressive! * Flower heads are 18-24 inches across.

* Spiraea tomentosa , commonly known as the Steeplebush , is a plant similar in characteristic to the Hardhack ( S. * A vigorous plant, spreading by subterranean suckers and forming thickets.

* It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1.5–3 m (5–10 feet) tall, found in moist, rich soil alongside ditches and marshes, or in wet forests. * Eutrochium fistulosum (Eupatorium fistulosum), also called Joe-Pye weed, Trumpetweed, or Purple...

It is waterproof, durable, tough and resinous. * Silver Birch is Finland's national tree. Occasionally one uses leafy, fragrant boughs of Silver Birch to gently beat oneself in a sauna.

A good black dye is obtained from the root if it is mixed with iron sulphate. 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.

* The wood lacks a distinctive odor and so does not impart a flavor to items stored in it. Therefore a little bluer in color than the Colorado and a little more cold hardy than the Arizona.

In particular, P. Miyabeanum , and P. The wild species blooms in white or yellow, and is hardy from USDA Zones 3a-10b. All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids .

* This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. * Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain .

* This is an annual or biennial herb with one erect, mostly unbranched stem growing 20 to 100 centimeters tall. * The large solitary flower head grows at the top of the stem and sometimes on branches.

The bark fibres are also used in making paper. * A shrub with light green leaves, pale yellow flowers before the leaves, which appear very early; fall color can be a good yellow; likes damp shade; Dirr notes that the Indians used the bark to make bow...

This plant is also cultivated in many European and American gardens. * Acanthus balcanicus, is an endemic herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Acanthus, native to the Balkan peninsula, up to Dalmatia.

* Heptacodium miconioides, commonly known as the Seven Sons plant, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. * The plant is now also widely grown as an ornamental around the world.

* This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. * Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain .

* Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed. * Early America settlers boiled parts of the plant to make into candy and they also used it as an ingredient in cake .

However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range. * Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China .