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They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight. Most species will grow well in the rock garden.

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

The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers are pale yellow and tubular in form. * Birthwort has a very long history of medicinal use, though it has been little researched scientifically and is little used by present-day herbalists.

A tea is made from the dried leaves and roots. * The peeled roots are cut up and added to soups. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged, as it can cause serious liver damage.

* A tincture of the plant is somewhat astringent, demulcent, laxative and tonic. * The seeds have been used in making cough syrups. The plant is noted for its effectiveness in treating catarrhal problems of many kinds and has also been used successfully...

Research shows that it has the ability to raise the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections by stimulating the immune system. In Germany over 200 pharmaceutical preparations are made from Echinacea.

Side effects can include sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, rapid heartbeat, mental confusion, convulsions, hypothermia, coma, and possibly death. The seed usually germinates within 2 weeks.

A cucumber flavour they can be added to salads or used as a potherb. They should be harvested in the spring before the plant comes into flower. It is native throughout the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe , northern Asia , and northern...

Tussilago is often found in colonies of dozens of plants. The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions , appear in early spring before dandelions appear. The leaves, which resemble a colt's foot in cross section, do not appear usually until after...

* A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe and Asia and common in North America.

* The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish. * 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe, north Africa, and northwest China.

It is obtained from the flowers according to other reports. * A yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant. It has also been introduced and is now common in North America . * Linaria vulgaris ( Common Toadflax , Yellow Toadflax , or Butter-and-eggs )...

It is native to southern Europe . It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions.

* A perennial grown for its 2" bright red-orange inflated husk in fall, which encloses an edible red berry; the plant itself is rather lax and weedy, spreading by underground stems; nodding white flowers; native from southeast Europe to Japan.

* 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. * Leonotis nepetifolia is known in Trinidad as shandilay and the leaves are brewed as a tea for fever,...

Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. Aromatic and somewhat bitter. This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb , Chrysanthemum Weed , Wild...

A very ornamental plant. Plant the roots out very shallowly. * The species, from central Europe and Russia, has blue-purple, lavender, or white flowers, but there are dozens of cultivars, in a varied range of splendid blues, purples, pinks, and whites,...

* A common, invasive perennial weed, to most, with a spreading rootstock; arrowhead-shaped leaves; small reddish flowers throughout summer, produces lots of seed; native to Europe and Asia, common in North America.

It was formerly known as Mimulus guttatus. A poultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to wounds, rope burns etc. A slightly bitter flavour, they are added to salads.The leaves are used as a lettuce substitute.

It was formerly known as Mimulus guttatus. A poultice of the crushed leaves has been applied to wounds, rope burns etc. A slightly bitter flavour, they are added to salads.The leaves are used as a lettuce substitute.

* Bloodroot is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants, a process called myrmecochory. * The welcome wildflower of early spring; sap and root are red, hence the common name.

* Fuller's teasel is occasionally cultivated for its seed head, which is used for carding cloth. The dried flower heads were attached to spindles, wheels, or cylinders, sometimes called teasel frames, to raise the nap on fabrics (that is, to tease the...

* The stem is erect in young plants, but becomes creeping or trailing with age. * An attractive plant with small pink flowers; can be grown as an annual in cold areas; native to the tropics.

* Great care should be exercised in the use of this plant, the therapeutic dose is very close to the lethal dose. Purpurea is easily grown from seed or purchased as potted plants in the spring.

It is especially useful in states of exhaustion from chronic disease and in all cases of debility, weakness of the digestive system and lack of appetite. It contains some of the most bitter compounds known and is used as a scientific basis for measuring...

Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out. * The plant is part of a North American formula called essiac which is a popular treatment for cancer.

It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland . * Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow .