Shade Tolerant Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Richmond

* This species boasts the largest simple leaf and single flower of any native plant in North America. * A hot infusion of the bark has been snuffed for treating sinus problems and has been held in the mouth for treating toothache.

When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root. * Tian Nan Xing has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years and is valued especially for its beneficial affect upon the chest.

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

* Alangium platanifolium is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft). The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) * The root is used in the treatment of rheumatism and other bone diseases.

The seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants. * The crushed root has been applied to the body as an insect repellent. * The welcome wildflower of early spring; sap and root are red, hence the common name.

* This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. * Habitats: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge.

* This perennial blooms late in the season and makes a great transition along shady edges.

The bark fibres are also used in making paper. A rope can be made from the bark fibres. It is native to the eastern half of North America but uncommon, found in rich woods. * Dirca palustris , or Eastern Leatherwood , is a shrub that grows to a maximum...

* A broad, flat-topped shrub native to northeast U.S.; has fragrant foliage, long, narrow, frondlike leaves; a nitrogen-fixer, so good for poor soils; takes sun or part shade. * Sweet fern was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian...

* Noxious weed in California * Chinese privet has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years. * Ligustrum lucidum ( Glossy Privet , Chinese Privet or Broad-leaf Privet ) is a species of privet native to the southern half of China .

* The Subalpine Fir or Rocky Mountain Fir ( Abies lasiocarpa ) is a western North American fir , native to the mountains of Yukon , British Columbia and western Alberta in Canada Conservation Plant Characteristics Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.

* The plant was first used as a medicinal herb in ancient Greece. * It is boiled in olive oil to make black dyes and hair dressing. * Today, the plant is usually used in potpourris.

The scientific genus name is also used as a common name Kerria . * A decoction of the flowering shoots is used in the treatment of coughs and women's complaints. * Bright green stems in winter, bright yellow 1 1/2" flowers in spring, bright green leaves...

* Ginseng has a history of herbal use going back over 5,000 years. * Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides. * It has gained an almost magical reputation for being able to promote health, general body vigour and also to prolong life.

* It ranges from southernmost Alaska south to central California , mostly in the Pacific Coast Ranges , but with an isolated disjunct population in southeast British Columbia , most notably occurring on Zuckerberg Island near Castlegar and south to central...

Once the seeds have ripened in mid-autumn the red capsules burst open, scattering the orange seeds up to 15 feet. The plant is notable for its photosynthetic stems and its seed distribution method.

* The Subalpine Fir or Rocky Mountain Fir ( Abies lasiocarpa ) is a western North American fir , native to the mountains of Yukon , British Columbia and western Alberta in Canada Conservation Plant Characteristics Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.

* A medium-sized tree with a spreading, rounded crown; branches develop 2 opposite corky wings; leaves 2 1/2", dark green; fall color may be yellow; native from Virginia to Illinois, south to Florida and Texas.

It is native to southern Europe . * The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of rue grown as a herb . It also is grown as both a medicinal herb and as a condiment.

The plant has a lignified stem with green branches bearing five to nine leaflets. * This plant occurs in northeastern Spain and in central Mediterranean countries up to northern Europe and to Asia Minor and Tunisia.

It is a monotypic genus, with this species as its only member. This varient will grow to 8 feet tall. It is native to eastern Asia from the Himalaya east to Japan * Evergreen except in cold climates; delicate compound leaves, reddish when new, later blue-green;...

The flower buds resemble white pearls, hence the common name. * Medium green leaves, of loose upright habit; "spectacular in flower...does extremely well in Southeast" (Dirr); flower buds pearllike; 11/2" flowers, not long-lasting, in pendulous panicles...

* Rhododendron viscosum , commonly known as swamp azalea or clammy azalea , is a deciduous shrub which is endemic to the United States .

You can capture the strength of the mighty boast in miniature with a Bonsai that can live for hundreds of years. As a Bonsai, the Holm Oak will not produce many flowers or acorns. * Quercus ilex , the Holm Oak or Holly Oak is a large evergreen oak native...

The scientific genus name is also used as a common name Kerria . * A decoction of the flowering shoots is used in the treatment of coughs and women's complaints. * Bright green stems in winter, bright yellow 1 1/2" flowers in spring, bright green leaves...

* A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until they turn an amber or pink colour. * Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America.

It has a strong taproot . * The source of tea; white flowers in fall; tolerates shade or sun well; an attractive small shrub for its ornamental value as well. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is usually trimmed to below two metres (six feet)...