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Plant Families: Amaranth and Amaryllis There are 90 species in the Amaranth family in about 60 genera. They are abundant in warm regions and while many species are considered allergy-causing weeds some, such as Celosia are very popular and beautiful additions to gardens. There are 1,300 species of Amaryllis in abut 86 genera, mostly native of tropical and warm climates. They grow from bulbs or underground stems, have narrow basal leaves and a long, leafless flowering stalk. wildflowers of north america • botany • environment • ecology • gregg pasterick
Plant Families: Chenopodiaceae and Cistaceae Briefly, the Goosefoot and Rockrose Families. plant families: chenopodiaceae and cistaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Amaranth: A Grain, Flower and Weed Tall, with unusual flowers, Amaranth is easy to grow and can be enjoyed for its beauty or eaten for dinner. edible amaranth • amaranth as food • religious use of amaranth • common types of amaranth • how to grow amaranth
Four-Wing Saltbush The four-wing saltbush exists all over the western portion of western North America, including some parts of southwestern Canada. four-wing saltbush • atriplex canescens • atriplex hortensis • alkaline • drought-resistant
The Zuni People and Their Edible Plants I have been writing about the Zuni Indians and their plush, velvety regard for the natural world, as reported by Matilda Coxe Stevenson in the 1915 publication, the <I>Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1908-1909</i>. They found many uses for the plants that grew around them, the most important of which were as medicines and as a food source. the zuni people and their edible plants • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Weed Salads from My Garden Weeds are the basis of herbalism. While supplying the raw material for delicious salads, they may well help to protect us from disease. herbalism • nutrition • lamb's quarters • pigweed • weed salad
Weeds in the Vegetable Garden Handling weeds in the vegetable garden can be a real challenge, but with the right knowledge and the willingness to deal with them, weeds can be overcome! weeds • weeding the garden • garden pests • eliminating weeds • perennial weeds
Butterfly Gardens, 6th in a Series of Children's Garden Themes Butterfly Gardens need nectar plants and host plants to be really successful. Make a butterfly garden with your child for a fun backyard learning experience. Learn about flowers which attract butterflies and plants which host butterfly eggs and caterpillars. <META Name="keywords" Content="Butterfly garden, children, butterfly host plants, flowers for butterflies, butterfly flowers, kids, butterfly links, children's activities."> Butterfly Gardens attract kids and butterflies in for exciting science learning experiences. Plant to attract the fllying flowers to your child's garden. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a> butterfly gardens • nectar plants • host • successful • child
Summer's Bounty The wealth of Summer is in the abundance of wild and cultivated foods that are ready to harvest. Share the wealth! wild foods • edible wild plants • garden • gardening • cooking
Organic Pest Control Control insect pests in your garden with beneficial insects - the natural organic way. organic pest control • control insect natural organic • beneficial insect • insect pest control • organic garden pest control
Toxic Plants and Pets There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals. poisons • pet poisons • toxins • pet toxins • animal toxins
Of Weeds And Thugs, Part1 Wouldn't it be nice if our gardens only held the plants we like? No one loves to weed, especially when they get out of hand. And have you ever planted something you regreted later? Find out what you are up against and what you can do about it in this two part article. weed seeds • seed dormancy • bindweed • mulch and weeds • friable soil and weeds
Wisconsin's Woodland Culture, circa 500 BC - AD 500 The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them? early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture |
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