Nitrogen Fixing Plant Seeds For Sale In Dallas

* Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland habitats, as well as in fields, woodland margins,...

* The etymology of the species name derives from the Greek “kerkos”, from which the genus name root cerco derives, meaning "tail", referring to the tail-like appearance of the fruit; and carpus meaning "fruit": thus “fruit with tail”.

Unfortunately, yields are rather low and so the plant is only worthwhile growing as a taste treat, not as a staple crop. Sweet and starchy, it is delicious when baked with a flavour that is somewhat like a sweet potato.

* A shrub; shiny dark green leaves to 3" long; Native to Europe. * It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. * An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark.

* Laburnum alpinum (Scottish Laburnum) is a leguminous flowering tree. * Small specimen tree or shrub for location around residential homes. * Gorgeous yellow flowers in 15" pendulous clusters in May, beautifully displayed against deep green leaves; few...

* Shiny green leaves. * An excellent windbreak for maritime areas, it grows quite quickly and establishes well even in very windy sites. * Native to southern Italy (including Sardinia ) and Corsica.

* A broad, flat-topped shrub native to northeast U.S.; has fragrant foliage, long, narrow, frondlike leaves; a nitrogen-fixer, so good for poor soils; takes sun or part shade. * Sweet fern was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian...

* Gleditsia caspica ( Caspian Locust or Persian Honeylocust ) is a species of Gleditsia native to western Asia , in the Caucasus region of Azerbaijan and northern Iran , close to the Caspian Sea .

* A decidious Tree growing to 22 m (72ft 2in) at a fast rate. * Native to temperate forests, stream-banks, swamps and roadsides in northeastern Asia and Japan.

It is fairly fast-growing and very tolerant of pruning, but is rather open in habit and does not form a dense screen. * An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery.

* Sophora is one of the four genera of native legumes in New Zealand; the other three are Carmichaelia , Clianthus , and Montigena .Flowering of Kowhai is staggered, from July through to November, meaning each tree will get attention from birds.

Pharmaceutical preparations are manufactured from them. * A deep rooted legume found on a variety of soils in prairies & open woods. * The plant contains several biologically active compounds.

* This species is commonly used in Chinese medicine and is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. * A yellow dye is obtained from the seedpods and the flowers * S. Japonicum contains the isoflavone glycoside sophoricoside.

Like other leguminous plants, it fixes the atmospheric nitrogen in the soil. Mearnsii produces copious numbers of small seeds that are not dispersed actively. Mearnsii does not grow well on very dry and poor soils.

* Leaves bright green on top, silvery beneath, sweetly fragrant silvery-white flowers; red fruit in fall, loved by birds, which may spread the plant excessively; native to Japan. The vitamin C content is about 12mg per 100g.

* A low growing, persistent, perennial, cool season legume. Used for pasture, soil stabilization wildlife forage, hay. * White clover ( Trifolium repens ) is a species of clover native to Europe , North Africa , and West Asia .

* Alnus acuminata (also called Alder is a species of tree in the Betulaceae family. It is found in Argentina , Bolivia , Colombia , Costa Rica , Ecuador , Guatemala , Mexico , Panama , Peru and Venezuela .

It is fairly fast-growing and very tolerant of pruning, but is rather open in habit and does not form a dense screen. * An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery.

They are great fresh, frozen or canned. * The green pods are commonly used as a vegetable, they have a mild flavour and should only be cooked for a short time. When growing the plant for its seedpods, be sure to pick them whilst they are still small and...

* The fruit is high in saponins and is used as a soap for washing fabrics and thebody. * Chinese relative of G. The tree can fix nitrogen. Several sources say that it is a relatively short tree compared with the American relative.

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. Grows well in a poor sandy soil. Plants are hardy to about -25°c. Blooms early to mid season.

* It grows abundantly in hot, humid equatorial countries, from the Philippines and Indonesia to India , Burma , Thailand and Sri Lanka . They will store for up to 21 days at 10°c with a relative humidity of 90%.

* Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through the temperate and tropical Americas.

It is a shrub growing to heights of 12 feet or more and is a perennial . The plant is native to Siberia and parts of China and neighboring Mongolia and Kazakhstan . It is commonly grown throughout the northern hemisphere as a landscaping plant and ornamental...

* Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland habitats, as well as in fields, woodland margins,...

* A decidious Tree growing to 22 m (72ft 2in) at a fast rate. * Native to temperate forests, stream-banks, swamps and roadsides in northeastern Asia and Japan.

* The plants can be used as a source of biomass. * Tolerant of clipping and maritime exposure, the alder can be grown in a windbreak or a hedge. * They have dark green leaves and are recommended for wet soils.