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Historically catalpa wood has been valued for manufacturing fence posts. The northern catalpa is considered invasive in many areas. Untrimmed trees may produce undesirable amounts of debris The bark of this tree has been used as a quinine substitute in the treatment of malaria and also as an antidote to snake bites. Pioneer doctors used the seedpods and seed to make a decoction for chronic bronchial infections, spasmodic asthma, labored breathing, and heart conditions. The Juice from either the |
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All parts of the plant contain a glycoside called wisterin which is toxic if ingested and may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, and diarrhea. Wisterias have caused poisoning in children of many countries, producing mild to severe gastroenteritis. |
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The leaves are edible and high in vitamin C. It tastes lemony. |
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The seeds of many species of morning glory contain ergot alkaloids such as the hallucinogenic ergonovine and ergine (LSA). Seeds of I. tricolor and I. corymbosa (syn. R. corymbosa) are used as psychedelics. The seeds can produce a similar effect to LSD when taken in the hundreds. Though the chemical LSA is illegal to possess in pure form, the seeds are found in many gardening stores; however, the seeds from commercial sources are often coated in some form of pesticide or methylmercury to r |
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AKA Black-eyed Susan, Bladder hibiscus, Bladder ketmia, Bladder weed, Flower-of-the-Hour, Flower-of-an-hour, Modesty, Rosemallow, Shoofly, Venice mallow commonly called "Flower of an Hour" because the flowers only open fully for an hour or two per day. Lives for 1 – 2 years |
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The leaves grown oppositely and are entire and lanceolate. The petals are in a set of 5, so are the tiny sepals, and the stamens. |
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Aechmea fasciata (Silver-Vase, Urn Plant) is a bromeliad native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often used like a house plant. The plant grows slowly, reaching to between 1 and 3 feet in height, and spreading up to 2 feet. It has elliptic–oval-shaped leaves that are between 18 and 36 inches long and arranged in a basal rosette pattern. A. fasciata requires partial shade and a well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil. It can also be grown epi |
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It is grown as an ornamental plant for its decorative two-coloured flowers. An unambiguous common name is Bleeding Glory-bower; terms like "glory-bower", "bagflower" or "bleeding-heart vine" are also often encountered but technically can refer to any of the roughly 400 species of Clerodendrum. In some regions it has escaped from cultivation and become naturalised. The plant was named in honour of Rev. William Cooper Thomson (fl.1820 – 1880s), a missionary and phy |
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the flowers in the picture are sparse; however, in the spring there were many more in each cluster |
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Impatiens wallerana Hook.f. (syn. Impatiens sultanii Hook.f.) also known as Busy Lizzy, Balsam or simply Impatiens, is native to eastern Africa from Kenya to Mozambique. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 15-60 cm tall, with broad lanceolate leaves 3-12 cm long and 2-5 cm broad. Leaves are mostly alternate, although they may be opposite near the top of the plant. The flowers are profusely borne, 2-5 cm diameter, with five petals and a 1 cm spur. The seedpod explodes when ripe in the s |
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Looks like Verbena |
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Desert Larkspur: Ranunculaceae - Delphinium parishii --- Low Larkspur: Ranunculaceae - Delphinium nuttallianum |
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The common name, Larkspur, is shared with the closely related genus Consolida. The scientific name comes from the Latin for dolphin, alluding to the shape of the opening flower. White Orchid Wildflower Like Pale Larkspur, Delphinium leucophaeum, Twolobe Larkspur Delphinium nuttallianum The plant was connected to Saint Odile and in popular medicine used against eye diseases. It was one of the herbs used on the feast of St. John and as such warded against lightning. |
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Penstemon heterophyllus ‘ Blue Springs' Foothill Penstemon Purple Wildflower No watering is needed once established. Perfect for rock gardens. Pestemon info: http://www.wildgingerfarm.com/Penstemon.htm |
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Attracts birds and butterflies, Deer resistant, Extended bloom season; Provides a source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Upright prickly biennial herb, native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1.5 m/5 ft tall, has prickly stems and leaves, and a large prickly head of purple flowers. |
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Geranium pratense The cultivar name of this hardy geranium is 'Gerwat', but it is sold under the trade designation Geranium Rozanne. Propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, by seed, or by division in autumn or spring. The name "cranesbill" derives from the appearance of the fruit capsule of some of the species. Species in the Geranium genus have a type of mechanism produced by the pollinated flower. The mechanism is a beak-like column that springs open when ripe and |
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I'm not 100% sure that this is the Honesty Plant, Lunaria annua. Let me know if you know differently. |
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