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The sap can also be tapped by boring a hole into the middle of the plant at the base of the flowering stem. It is generally yellow or yellow-green with bulbous yellow flowers. * The heart of the plant is very rich in saccharine matter and can be eaten...

The common name is large-flowered tickseed. * 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae.

In the UK the tree is planted as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. The shiny dark green needles are 3 to 6 1/2". An important forestry tree in Europe it is native to central and south central Europe and Turkey.

In the UK the tree is planted as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. The shiny dark green needles are 3 to 6 1/2". An important forestry tree in Europe it is native to central and south central Europe and Turkey.

It usually has a rounded conic form, that becomes irregular with age. * It is found at elevations ranging from sea level to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), most commonly from 250–1,600 metres (820–5,250 ft).

Flower buds purportedly resemble white pearls, hence the cultivar name. 'Northern Pearls' is a compact cultivar that grows to 6-8' tall and features racemes (3-5" long) of 5-petaled white flowers (to 2" diameter) which bloom in early spring.

The blanched leaves are often used in winter salads (they are known as chicons) and are also cooked. It is especially important as source of levulose. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.

Aralia japonica Thunb., A. The flowers are small, white, borne in dense terminal compound umbels in late autumn or early winter, followed by small black fruit. * It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3–6 m (9.8–20 ft) tall, with stout, sparsely branched...

* A form with reddish-purple flowers, otherwise similar to the species, which see.

* A blue dye is obtained from the inner bark. It is typically found over calcareous substrates such as limestone , growing on limestone slopes and in moist valley soils, at elevations of 120–600 m.

* A widespread urban myth is that pampas grass is used by swingers to advertise their presence to other swingers in the area. * A fibre obtained from the leaves is used for making paper.

* It is occasionally seen on the California coast where it is an introduced species and landscaping escapee. * Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped...

It grows from 2–4ft. * Lilium distichum is a herbaceous plant of the lily family which is native to northeastern China and Korea where it flourishes among shrubs and in forests. * The name distichum refers to the two types of leaves the plant carries.

Note that this effect is only visible on the "head" or flower of the plant. The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. * A teaspoon of crushed seeds has long been used as a form of natural birth control; its use for this purpose was first...

(Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mong) all in China. * Native to forest margins, grassy slopes; 400--2700 m.

Note that this effect is only visible on the "head" or flower of the plant. The aromatic seed is used as a flavouring in stews etc. * A teaspoon of crushed seeds has long been used as a form of natural birth control; its use for this purpose was first...

* A very tolerant plant, succeeding in the salt laden air and strong winds of the coast as well as in the sulphur polluted air of cities. * Remove dead flowers to extend the flowering period.

It is used in Italian, Portuguese (Catarino bean), Turkish, and Greek cuisine. * The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry...

* The plant is most common in rich, mixed upland forests. * As a particularly conspicuous forest flower, T. Grandiflorum was designated the provincial emblem of Ontario in 1937 (Flora Emblem Act).

* The species, from central Europe and Russia, has blue-purple, lavender, or white flowers, but there are dozens of cultivars, in a varied range of splendid blues, purples, pinks, and whites, including some of the most striking and elegant of all iris;...

* The specific epithet pungens means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaves. * It is also grown for the cut Christmas tree industry. * It is a popular ornamental tree found far beyond its native range.

* This poppy is a perennial that spreads via rhizomes, typically no taller than 30 cm. * Hylomecon vernalis , also known as the forest poppy , is a poppy of the Far East , ranging from Manchuria to Japan .

* The glorious elm that used to line American streets. * Dirr notes that several forms occur, but the one most of us recall fondly divided into several major trunks topped by spreading, arching, pendulous branches.

* Perennial with characteristic palmate leaves. It commonly grows along streams and creeks, preferring moist habitats. Blooms, 6 to 18 inches long, late spring to early summer. Seeds are produced in pea like pods.

* Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. * So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

* The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. * Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.

* The Chinese make fences around their compounds with interlaced branches of this plant.These branches take root and form a very graceful hedge. * Shrub with upright stems; narrow bamboolike leaves, shiny bright green; small whitish flowers; a roughish...