Poisonous Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Elgin

It works by doubling the chromosome number. * The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt to find new, improved...

* Upright stems topped by 1/2-1" flowers in a branched flower head, white, green, or yellowish; grows in wet, grassy subalpine meadows and open woods; flowers in June or July; attractive pleated leaves, to 1' long, 6" wide; native from northern Europe...

The plant is little used in modern herbalism but has been employed in the treatment of laryngitis and bronchitis. It prefers rich humid soils. * Common Hogweed ( Heracleum sphondylium ) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the family Apiaceae , which grows...

It does best in light shade with good moisture, but will tolerate both full sun and deep shade. * Yellow Corydalis is hardy to –34°C (-30°F; hardiness zone 4). * Yellow corydalis grows to 30–38 cm (12–15 in) tall.

The plant is little used in modern herbalism but has been employed in the treatment of laryngitis and bronchitis. It prefers rich humid soils. * Common Hogweed ( Heracleum sphondylium ) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the family Apiaceae , which grows...

* In antiquity the most famous place for the black hellebore was the Phokian city of Antikyra in Greece. * Helleborus niger is an evergreen plant with dark, leathery, pedate leaves carried on stems to 9–12 in (23–30 cm) tall.

The roots and rhizomes have long been used medicinally by Native Americans. Cimicifuga racemosa) is a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It bears tall tapering racemes of white midsummer flowers on wiry black-purple stems, whose mildly...

It works by doubling the chromosome number. * The species is commonly cultivated in temperate areas. * The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt to find new, improved...

* 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 . However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range.

* Much used for hedges, foundation and bank plantings, and similar purposes; can be pruned to grow as a tree; likes moist, well-drained soil; new growth yellow-green, later a rich dark green; tolerates shade well; slow growing; prefers to be out of strong...

The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5-12 cm long and 2-3 cm broad. * Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America . Its main use in present day herbalism is for relieving the pain and inflammation of pleurisy.

* The whole plant, but especially the root, is analgesic, antirheumatic, galactogogue and rubefacient.The plant was often used medicinally by North American Indian tribes, though modern users should be aware of the plants potential toxicity.

Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels, Texas, area from 1845-47. The leaves are long-stalked and uniquely divided into two leaflets about 1 1/2 inches long.

There are also traces of scopolamine, a potent cholinergic-blocking hallucinogen,which has been used to calm schizoid patients. * The thornapple is a bitter narcotic plant that relieves pain and encourages healing.

It blooms from April to May, with trusses of 6–12 flowers, campanulate, white to pink, and fragrant. * It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 3–12 metres (9.8–39.4 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong to oblong-elliptic, 8–14.5...

* Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies Larval Host: Pipevine swallowtail butterfly. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family.

* This open pollinated variety has been around a long time and is still the favorite. * It produces an abundance of 8-9 inch dark green cucumbers with excellent mild flavor.

The active ingredient Thujone is said to create a clear headed intoxication and is also reputed to be dangerous in excess. A warm compress has been used to ease sprains and strained muscles.

* Use Ornamental: Showy, Ground cover Conspicuous Flowers: yes Attracts: Butterflies Larval Host: Pipevine swallowtail butterfly. * Aristolochia serpentaria is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Aristolochiaceae (birthwort) family.

Picked when first opened, the flowers are fermented with waterand sugar to make a very pleasant and intoxicating wine. A mild flavour,though the texture is a bit tough. * The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a potherb, added to soups etc.

In clinical trials about 67% of patients with mild to moderate depression improved when taking this plant. It fell out of favour in the nineteenth century but recent research has brought it back to prominence as an extremely valuable remedy for nervous...

It is high in vitamins and minerals, especially potassium. Its long tuberous root has cream-colored skin and flesh and can be left in the ground when mature as it becomes sweeter in flavor after winter frosts.

* Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia . * A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia.

* Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. * A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -20°c. * It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to April.

* As the name suggests, its shape resembles that of an acorn. * It is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh. Roughly 85 days after germinating, acorn squash are ready to be harvested.

In Korea, white flowers are more common. This species is known as platycodon or Chinese bellflower . It is native to East Asia (such as China , Korea , Japan , and East Siberia ) and bears big blue flowers, although varieties with white and pink flowers...

* It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil. It is hardy to zone 6. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies.