Dye Plant Seeds For Sale In Waco

* Bloodroot is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants, a process called myrmecochory. It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria , and is included in the family Papaveraceae and most closely related to Eomecon of eastern Asia.

* Native American Californians used the hard wood for arrows, digging, spearing fish, and digging. Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves.

* When the bark or leaves are cut they secrete a reddish resin, one of several sources of substances known as dragon's blood. * Being a monocotyledon, it does not display any annual or growth rings so the age of the tree can only be estimated by the number...

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. Common names include yellow iris and yellow flag .

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

* The plant bears pink flowers and bright red spiny fruits which contain red seeds. * It is best known as the source of the natural pigment annatto , produced from the fruit . * Annatto, obtained from the oily arils of the seeds is the world's second...

* A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems. It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma.

In English it is known as salal , shallon , or in Britain simply Gaultheria . * The fruit is eaten raw, cooked or dried for later use. The fruit can also be made into preserves, pies, drinks etc or be dried and used like raisins.

* Borage , also known as starflower is an annual herb originating in Syria , but naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa, and South America.

The seed has a strong bitter taste that, in parts of the Mediterranean, is dried, ground and used as a spice in breads and pastries. * The species is grown as an ornamental tree for its strongly fragrant flowers.

The oil from the seeds may be processed into soap or lubricants. * The wood does not resist water, so it is not considered good timber, but it is used for growing shiitake mushrooms.

Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. * Shrubs evergreen, 1–3 m tall. Petiole 4–8 mm, initially densely yellow tomentose, subglabrous when old; stipules linear-lanceolate, 4–5 mm, sparsely tomentose or glabrescent at fruiting; leaf...

* With its shiny green leaves and heavily fragrant white summer flowers, it is widely used in gardens in warm temperate and subtropical climates, and as a houseplant in temperate regions.

* An evergreen shrub with compound leaves, 1" violet-blue fragrant flowers in 2-3" pendulous clusters; pods 1-7"; seeds are bright red, sometimes used for necklaces, but are said to be poisonous; native to Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico.

A homeopathic remedy is made from the flowering plant. * The flowering heads are also much prized by flower arrangers because they keep their colour almost indefinitely when dried.

It is also known in cultivation in North America as Birdfoot Deervetch . The common name is Bird's-foot Trefoil (or similar, such as "birdsfoot trefoil"), though the common name is often also applied to other members of the genus.

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. It is probably native to southern Europe though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and may possibly...

* A good fibre is obtained from the leaves, it is said to be suitable for textiles. A tea from the leaves is used as a highly effective cough medicine. * Considered to be an indicator of agriculture in pollen diagrams, P.

* It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from Oct to January. * Native to western North America , from Washington east to western Montana and south to California. White alder ALRH2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48...

* Rhamnus frangula is a tall deciduous shrub, sometimes referred to as a small tree, that grows up to 6 m (20 ft) tall and 4.5 m (15 ft) wide. It is the source of a high quality charcoal that is used by artists.

The leaves are oval-acute, 2–3.5 centimetres (0.79–1.4 in) long and 1–1.5 centimetres (0.39–0.59 in) broad, shiny green above, pubescent below with dense whitish to yellowish hairs.

* Bloodroot is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants, a process called myrmecochory. It is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria , and is included in the family Papaveraceae and most closely related to Eomecon of eastern Asia.

Strictly speaking it is a bine rather than a vine, using its own shoots to act as supports for new growth. It is a dioecious, perennial, herbaceous climbing plant which sends up new shoots in early spring and dies back to a cold-hardy rhizome in autumn.

* It is grown for its decorative pink flowers, and is popular in bonsai culture. * The species is native to an area from southern China, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Bitter free! Medium green, never bitter, slicing cucumber with smooth skin and small white spines. Can also be picked at the small 4" stage. Disease resistant. 8 inches in length. Vigorous medium trailing vines cover fruits as well.

Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. * Shrubs evergreen, 1–3 m tall. Petiole 4–8 mm, initially densely yellow tomentose, subglabrous when old; stipules linear-lanceolate, 4–5 mm, sparsely tomentose or glabrescent at fruiting; leaf...

* They are very rich in vitamins and minerals and are similar to Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) in nutritional value. It is probably native to southern Europe though its long history of cultivation makes its precise origin unknown, and may possibly...