Dye Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Albuquerque

* Prunus mahaleb is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 9 m (29ft). It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. * The tree is native in the Mediterranean region, Iran and parts of central Asia.

The growing plant repels whitefly and can be grown near tomatoes to keep that crop free of the insect. The whole plant contains substances that are toxic to cockroaches. These secretions are produced about 3 - 4 months after sowing.

The seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants. They also get the added bonus of growing in a medium made richer by the ant nest debris. It was used as a face paint by the North American Indians.

It is brown otherwise. Its specific epithet , meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus , as they have a prominently veined mid-rib and sword-like shape.

* Fresh petals are chopped and added to salads. * When eaten they first of all impart a viscid sweetness, followed by a strong penetrating taste of a saline nature. A saffron substitute, it is used to colour and flavour rice, soups etc.

* Fire cherry or pin cherry is a slender, sometimes shrubby, tree, 35-50 ft. The cherries are made into jelly and are also consumed by wildlife. Small tree or shrub with horizontal branches; narrow, rounded, open crown; shiny red twigs; bitter, aromatic...

* A dark red dye is obtained from the leaves. Wood - white, beautifully veined. * Nice shiny dark green leaves to 3"; large shrub, small tree; quarter-inch bright red fruit in fall; best of the hardy evergreen hollies, Dirr says; may not do well in hot...

* Fire cherry or pin cherry is a slender, sometimes shrubby, tree, 35-50 ft. The cherries are made into jelly and are also consumed by wildlife. Small tree or shrub with horizontal branches; narrow, rounded, open crown; shiny red twigs; bitter, aromatic...

The bark is employed in astringent baths and poultices. * Dodonaea viscosa is a species of flowering plant in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, that has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, the Americas,...

It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. * An oil is extracted from the seeds.

The active ingredient Thujone is said to create a clear headed intoxication and is also reputed to be dangerous in excess. * The plant is applied externally to bruises and bites. * Artemisia absinthium ( absinthium , absinthe wormwood , wormwood , common...

* Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat and associated dry cough/bronchitis .

Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. It is native to central and eastern portions of the United States, where it is a common and conspicuous part of the forest vegetation.

The underside of each leaf has two broad yellow stripes and is densely covered with minute projections. The leaves are up to 4 centimeters (11?2 inches) long—broader than those of most other yews—and often end in a very small, sharp point.

In clinical trials about 67% of patients with mild to moderate depression improved when taking this plant. Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it.

* Bai Tou Weng is thought to clear toxicity and to lower fever. It is most commonly taken as a decoction to counter infection within the gastro-intestinal tract. * Anemone chinensis is a basionym of the currently known Pulsatilla chinensis and is one...

In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu". * Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe .

* The flower heads are from ¾ to 3 inches (2 to 7.6 cm) wide with pale rose-purple or nearly white colored petals. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a deep rich loam with plenty of leafmold and a sunny position.

The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ). The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous , foot).

* Stems can be hollowed out and used for spouts, musical instruments, and toys. * The fruit is normally cooked and used in pies, jams, jellies, sauces, bread etc. * Research on elderberries is being conducted at the University of Missouri's South West...

It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide. * It grows to a height of 3 metres and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple.

* Forms mats of small green leaves and stemless sky-blue flowers, as large as 3"; wants good soil, cool, moist conditions; native to Swiss Alps. * In general, gentians require a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered position, a certain minimum of atmospheric...

It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is the natural symbol of the island of Tenerife, together with the Blue Chaffinch. Each branch grows for about 10–15 years and re-branches, so a mature plant has an umbrella-like...

The bark is ground into a powder and then steeped in water in order to obtain the dye. * A blue dye is obtained from the inner bark. * Fraxinus quadrangulata ( Blue Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus native primarily to the Midwestern United States , as well...

* Bunches of the tied stems have been used as rough brooms. It has thin and smooth bark. * Tolerant of maritime exposure and amenable to training, this species can be grown as a hedge in seaside gardens.

In clinical trials about 67% of patients with mild to moderate depression improved when taking this plant. Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it.

The fresh or dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. A cucumber flavour they can be added to salads or used as a potherb. It is native throughout the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe , northern Asia , and northern North America .