Edible Leaf Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Tucson

* Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial in the Mediterranean and a perennial elsewhere . * 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native...

Aromatic and somewhat bitter. * Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort.

* Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than sugar. * The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

* The growing plant is an insect repellent, it repels the cabbage white butterfly so is a good companion for brassicas. The leaves are strongly flavoured and are used less often, either as a flavouring in soups and stews or as a dried herb.

Fleshy, sweet and succulent. * The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera...

* The source of tea; white flowers in fall; tolerates shade or sun well; an attractive small shrub for its ornamental value as well. * Chinese Camellia sinensis is native to mainland China South and Southeast Asia , but it is today cultivated across the...

The stems can be glabrous or are sparsely covered with short hairs. * Taraxacum officinale grows from generally unbranched taproots and produces one to more than ten stems that are typically 5 to 40 cm tall but sometimes up to 70 cm tall.

* Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ), not to be confused with bee balm , Monarda species, is a perennial herb in the mint family Lamiaceae , native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region .

Whilst this greatly reduces any bitterness, there is also a corresponding loss of vitamins and minerals. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. * The leaves are edible but rather bitter, especially when the plants are...

In many gardens it self sows freely. * Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes. The seeds are used in cookery and sweet desserts. The seeds, leaves and roots can be used, but the seeds are most active medicinally and are the part normally...

* A perennial mint with a strong mint scent; small lilac, pink, or white flowers in whorls on 4" spikes; much used as an herb and a source of essential oil; likes moist soils, in which it can spread rapidly on creeping stems; native to Europe, widely...

* Vates Collards have dark green very tasty leaves with a mild cabbage like flavor. * They are very late to bolt and can be grown year round in mild climates. * They are quite frost tolerant and become even more flavorful after some frosty nights.

* Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard. It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. * The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. Excellent for use in salads or steamed.

* A shrub; red flowers in racemes. * The leaves and flowers are boiled and eaten.

* Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than sugar. * The leaves contain 'stevioside', a substance that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

* The leaves and flower heads contain an analgesic agent spilanthol used to numb toothache. * I just watched a You Tube video of a woman eating 1/4 of a flower. She describes it as "like popping candy" and "little needles poking the top of your mouth".

* Shadscale fruits and leaves provide important winter browse for both domestic livestock and native herbivores. * The leaves are cooked and used as greens. The water in which the leaves are cooked is used in making corn pudding .

Matures in 45 days. It is great fresh in salads or steamed. * Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae . * This Heirloom variety has been around over 100 years , has long deep green leaves high in iron,...

* Malva moschata ( Musk-mallow ) is a species of Malva native to Europe and southwestern Asia , from Spain north to the British Isles and Poland , and east to southern Russia and Turkey .

* The seeds are very small but easy to harvest and very nutritious. * Amaranthus cruentus is a common flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain . They are eaten cooked or ground into a powder and used for making cakes etc.

* Ocimum basilicum , or Sweet Basil, is a culinary herb of major importance. Most culinary and ornamental basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum , but other species are also grown and there are many hybrids between species.

110 days to harvest. * These are the sweet white onions famous raw on hamburgers and salads. Great for slicing and fresh eating! * Also make very good fried onion rings and can be used in cooking where a mild onion flavor is desired.

This collection includes the following: 1 Almond 2 Pecan 1 Sweet Chestnut

* High in vitamins A and C. * Fresh petals are chopped and added to salads. * Calendula officinalis ( Pot Marigold ) is a plant in the genus Calendula (marigolds), in the family Asteraceae.

It also grows on damper ground . It differs from other similar species in that it has 4 lobed flowers, whereas Small Scabious and Field scabious have 5 lobes and hence it has been placed in a separate genus in the same family .

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

Flowers and flower buds - raw or cooked. Slightly sweet, it contains 20% or more protein, which is about 12 times that of potatoes. Immature seeds are used in soups etc. The light blue flowers are also used as a colouring in foods.