Biennial Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Hollywood

* The foliage was burned by the Cherokee as a natural insecticide, to smoke out gnats. * Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco, puke weed) is a species of Lobelia native to eastern North America, from southeastern Canada (Nova Scotia to southeast Ontario) south...

Note that this effect is only visible on the "head" or flower of the plant. Research conducted on mice has offered a degree of confirmation for this use—it was found that wild carrot disrupts the implantation process, which reinforces its reputation...

* The plant is popular as a garden subject, and numerous cultivars have been developed with a range of colours from white through pink to purple. It has a profound tonic effect upon a diseased heart, enabling the heart to beat more slowly, powerfully...

A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl. * 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe,...

They were first described by botanists in 1759. Nudicaule has been shown to contain the benzophenanthidine alkaloid, chelidonine . It contains some opium. In particular, P. Papaver croceum, P.

* It tolerates a wide range of soil types and will grow in full sun or partial shade. * Its height of 10-18 inches makes it ideal for the front or closer portion of the meadow. * Siberian Wallflower makes a dramatic vibrant addition to a wildflower meadow.

Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China.

* The stalks should be peeled, they can be used like celery. * The seed is used as a flavouring in liqueurs such as Chartreuse. * The essential oil of the roots of Angelica archangelica contains ?-terebangelene, C10H16, and other terpenes; the oil of...

* The tops can also be eaten when young as greens or in soups. * The purple topped turnip root will reach 4-5 inches in diameter and matures in 40 to 60 days. * High in Vitamins! * They are excellent raw or cooked , having a mild sweet flavor.

The nutritional value of dried Maca root is high, resembling cereal grains such as maize, rice and wheat. It was found at the Meseta of BomBom close to Junin Lake in the Andes. * Due to its purported effects on fertility, maca has experienced a major...

* Something like a 6" wide daisy, with this difference: it is stemless, growing prostrate on the ground; blooms in May or June; coarse, deeply lobed leaves; likes a scree soil; a rock garden plant or curiosity native to the Mediterranean.

* These small round cucumbers ripen to a lemon yellow color.

* The plant is used in the treatment of blennorrhoea and also as an unguent for burns. * This species used to be cultivated for its edible leaves in China. * Astragalus sinicus is widely used on rice land as a winter crop.

* A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc. * Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia...

1972, Qureshi & Chaudhri, l.c. (Fig. Rashid Khan s.n. (RAW), Mundakuli, Karnah, Lipa Valley, 17.9.1969, Jan Mohd s.n. (RAW), Keran-Reshna, ± 5500', R.R. & I.D. Stewart 17682 (RAW).

Silene chalcedonica ) is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae , native from central and eastern European Russia east to Kazakhstan , Mongolia and northwestern China . * Lychnis chalcedonica ( Burning Love , Dusky Salmon , Flower of Bristol...

* Aristolochia clematitis , (European) Birthwort , is a herbaceous plant in the Aristolochiaceae family, which is native to Europe. * The plant should not be used internally without experienced supervision, externally it is used in the treatment of slow-healing...

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

It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others. It is pollinated by evening flying insects and provides seed as food for finches in the winter.

* Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. * The leaves are used as an insect repellent. Ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. * The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

* The seed floss makes an excellent tinder for starting fires, a spark from a flint will quickly ignite it. * Purple or blue solitary flowers; native to northwest U.S. and Canada. The nodding, blue to reddish-purple flowers are solitary on short branches...

Requires a sunny position. * Seedlings grown from our seed will not be variegated as the plants are in some of the pictures above. Common names in English include lilyturf, big blue lilyturf, border grass, and monkey grass.

Aromatic and somewhat bitter. This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb , Chrysanthemum Weed , Wild Wormwood , Old uncle Henry , Sailor's Tobacco , Naughty Man , Old Man or St. John's Plant (not to be confused with St John's wort ).

* 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.

* Prefers a cool habitat and a well-drained humus rich soil. The plant blooms in summer to late autumn in reds, pinks, and whites; leaves, appearing after flowers, are often marked with silvery patches.

Most species will grow well in the rock garden. * Gentiana acaulis ( Stemless gentian ) is a small gentian native to central and southern Europe from Spain east to the Balkans , growing especially in mountainous regions, such as the Alps , Cevennes and...

* Greater celandine has an erect habit, and may reach 30 to 120 cm high. Each has an elaiosome , which attracts ants to disperse the seeds ( myrmecochory ). * The flowers appear from late spring to summer in umbelliform cymes of about 4 flowers.The seeds...