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wounds, ulcers, sores |
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The Ginko dates back to the Permian, about 270 million years years ago. The dinosaurs came on to the scene about 230 million years ago. The dinosaurs then went extinct about 65 million years ago. in China; some planted trees at temples are believed to be over 1,500 years old. tolerates pollution and confined soil spaces. They rarely suffer disease problems, even in urban conditions, and are attacked by few insects Hiroshima, Japan, six trees growing between 1–2 km from the 1945 atom bomb expl |
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Used to keep away plant eating insects |
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Popular cultivar 'Blue Spire', which has darker blue flowers, may actually be a hybrid of P. atriplicifolia and P. abrotanoides, although it is typically marketed as P. atriplicifolia. the flowers are eaten fresh the leaves are smoked like tobacco for its euphoriant properties. |
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Wikipedia: Root chicory contains volatile oils similar to those found in plants in the related genus Tanacetum which includes Tansy, and is similarly effective at eliminating intestinal worms. All parts of the plant contain these volatile oils, with the majority of the toxic components concentrated in the plant's root.[16] Chicory is well known for its toxicity to internal parasites. Studies indicate that ingestion of chicory by farm animals results in reduction of worm burdens,[17][18][19] whi |
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The Aboriginal people of Australia had a range of uses of the Grass Tree. The tall flower stem was used as a lightweight spear for fishing etc. Flowers can be dunked into water to produce a sweet drink. The white base of the leaves can be eaten and have a rather bland sweetish-starch taste. [[]]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthorrhoea[[]] |
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This is an edible weed, that is like a strong radish. It is a member of the Brassica family. |
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the tiny blue flowers have 5 blue leaves the stems are fuzzy but the stalks are bristled but not too sharp |
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These are great garden plants because they can handle freezing temperatures, and drought. |
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Close to the ground, brown leaves, small yellow flowers, looks like clover |
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The sap of the Bougainvillea can cause skin rashes similar to Toxicodendron species. |
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Requires light, sandy, humus-rich, moist soil. Dry conditions can cause the plants to go to seed (known as bolting). It is normally grown by early and late sowing in sunny positions, or summer crops in shade.Ideally, lettuce plants require a rich, humous-laden soil that will hold moisture in the summer. They may require the soil to have lime added as a soil pH of 6.5 is just right. Quite often though, lettuce is grown between rows of slower growing plants like brussel sprouts or broccoli etc. Th |
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[[]]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberis[[]] |
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The flowers and leaves also have medicinal value in China. When paired with Forsythia suspensa it is used to "dispel heat and remove toxins". In Chinese medicine it is called Jinn Yin Hua and has "antitoxin, anti-bacterial, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties", used in treatment of "fevers, skin rashes, and sore throat"(Wikipedia). [[]]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonicera_japonica[[]] |
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Hydrangea flowers bloom from early spring through late fall. The coloration depends on the pH of the soil. Acidic soil will produce flowers which appear to be blue, neutral pH will produce pale petals, and alkaline soils produce flowers which appear pink to purple. The hydrangea is known as a hyperaccumulator and the change in pigment depends on the amount of aluminum ions present in the soil. The roots and leaves of certain Hydrangea species are known to have some medicinal value. However, it i |
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Introduced to Britain in 1699. Medicinal Uses: Goldenrod has also been used as part of a tincture to aid in cleansing of the kidney/bladder during a healing fast, in conjunction with Potassium broth and specific juices. A poultice is used for boils, burns, headache, toothache, wounds, and sores. Native Americans chewed the leaves to relieve sore throats and chewed the roots to relieve toothaches Other Uses: Inventor Thomas Edison experimented with goldenrod to produce rubber, which it contains |
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