• The family then consisted of one genus (Typha), totalling a dozen species of perennial plants of wet habitats. (wikipedia.org)
  • Typha latifolia (Common Cattail, or Broadleaf Cattail) is a common perennial marsh, or wetland plant in temperate, tropical, and subtropical climates throughout the Northern Hemisphere. (pfaf.org)
  • Typha laxmannii is a herbaceous perennial plant growing from a vigorous, rhizomatous rootstock. (theferns.info)
  • In the wild its hosts are wild grasses (Poaceae) such as Guinea grass ( Panicum maximum ), wetland sedges (Cyperaceae) such as papyrus ( Cyperus papyrus ), rushes ( Juncaceae) and typha (Typhaceae). (lucidcentral.org)
  • Gray Common Bur-reed A TYPHACEAE CAT-TAIL FAMILY Typha angustifolia L. Narrow-leaved Cat-tail Jun-E A Typha latifolia L. Common Cat-tail Jun-E A … The multiple long stems often form masses at the water surface. (guament.com)
  • Being a hardy plant, the bur-reed or Sparganium erectum is a variety of aquatic plants. (1000gardeningtips.com)
  • Sparganium emersum × Sparganium erectum is a species of in the family Typhaceae . (eol.org)
  • however, caution should be used in selecting plants for harvest from pollution-free areas, as this genus is known to absorb large quantities of toxins where they exist in surrounding water, and may have even been planted in an effort at bioremediation of a toxic spill, such as at the site of a decomposing gas or oil tank. (pfaf.org)
  • It has been shown that useful dyestuffs can be produced from a number of plants, particularly in the genus Coprosma, but no commercial exploitation has resulted. (medicinalplants.us)
  • This implies that animals can have the same generic names as plants (e.g. there is a genus Abronia in both animals and plants). (wikizero.org)
  • The Poales are a clade of monocotyledonous flowering plants united by molecular analyses, as well as by the presence of epidermal silica bodies (phytoliths). (fieldofscience.com)
  • 1994. Vascular Plants of the Hengduan Mountains , Vol. 2: Dicotyledoneae (Diapensiacea to Asteraceae) to Monocotyledoneae (Typhaceae to Orchidaceae). (cepf.net)
  • Included among the treatments are the rush family (Juncaceae), which include important indicator species in wetland habitats, the cat-tails (Typhaceae), spiderworts (Commelinaceae,), aroids (Araceae), and pondweeds (Potamogetonaceae). (mbgpress.org)
  • Cattails There are three species of cattails in the family Typhaceae growing in North America. (uaf.edu)
  • The only family of the buckwheat order (Polygonales) of dicotyledonous flowering plants. (bvsalud.org)
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Your help is appreciated. (guament.com)
  • Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. (theferns.info)
  • Some details of plant uses and habitats. (theferns.info)
  • Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy 2010;40(1): 71-73. (e-kjpt.org)
  • The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. (pfaf.org)
  • Basic cultivation details, plant uses, habitat etc for several thousand species of plants, mainly from the temperate zone. (theferns.info)
  • Of the approximate number of two thousand species of higher plants found, 75% are endemic to the country. (medicinalplants.us)
  • The volume comprises many groups of aquatic plants and the North American relatives of groups that have their richest number of species in the New World tropics. (mbgpress.org)
  • Each of the included species is illustrated with a line drawing that, in combination with the key and descriptions, will facilitate identification of this economically important group of plants. (mbgpress.org)
  • For info on subjects other than plant identification (gardening, invasive species control, edible plants, etc.), please check the links and invasive species pages for additional resources. (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • 1999. Catalogue of the vascular plants of Ecuador. (cepf.net)
  • 1993. Vascular Plants of the Hengduan Mountains, Vol. 1: Pteridophyta, Gymnospermae, Dicotyledoneae (Saururacea to Cornaceae) . (cepf.net)
  • Many unusual plants occur and the chemical investigations conducted to date have confirmed the unique nature of the flora. (medicinalplants.us)
  • Data on the presence of leaves on the plant, their metamorphoses and reductions are based on the Flora of the Czech Republic (vols. (pladias.cz)
  • Flora Australiensis: A description of the plants of the Australian Territory vol. 7. (fieldofscience.com)
  • This will help to pollinate the plant and thereby ensure that both pollen and seeds can be harvested[K]. (pfaf.org)
  • These perennial, leafy aquatic plants with their distinctive velvety-brown. (sanbi.org)
  • Plants can be very invasive, spreading freely at the roots when in a suitable site[200]. (pfaf.org)
  • Thirty families are included in this volume, representing a diverse range of plant forms - from marine Zosteraceae (eel-grasses) to stately Arecaeae (palms) and the naturalized exotic Zingiberaceae (gingers). (mbgpress.org)
  • The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group Webside with the classification of the orders and families of flowering plants according APG III. (f-lohmueller.de)
  • Or ponds ), and is grazed by waterfowl and muskrats rhizomatous plant with flattened and! (guament.com)
  • 500 Plants for Temperate Food Forests and Permaculture Gardens. (pfaf.org)
  • One hectare of this plant can produce 8 tonnes of flour from the rootstock[85]. (pfaf.org)
  • Plants are typically 1.5-3 meters (5 to 10 feet) high, with 2-4 cm (.75-1.25 inch) wide leaves, and stems the height of the plant bearing long flower spikes with an upper male staminate section and a lower female pistillate section. (pfaf.org)
  • Young larvae feed externally on the green surface of the plant and later tunnel into the stems where they eat out tunnels within which they pupate. (lucidcentral.org)
  • More eggs are laid on the trap plant than on the crop but the larvae develop poorly or not at all on the trap plant. (lucidcentral.org)
  • Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. (pfaf.org)
  • Pharmacology is probably the most promising field for extending the use of New Zealand native plants and it should therefore be of value to have a check list of those plants reported to have been used medicinally by the natives of New Zealand. (medicinalplants.us)
  • The other two important players in influencing soil structure are plant root systems and soil animals. (bpi-tech.com)
  • Thus, this three way network of soil microbes, plant root systems and soil organisms such as earthworms and termites play a crucial role in maintaining soil structure and its suitability as a growth medium for plants and for organic matter turn over. (bpi-tech.com)
  • Plant root systems play a key role in holding soil structure. (bpi-tech.com)
  • Plant and Soil. (bgu.ac.il)
  • Eggs are laid in batches of 50 - 100 eggs in folds of dead leaves, behind the leaf sheath or on dry leaves at the bases of plants or on plant debris on soil. (lucidcentral.org)
  • However, less divided leaves found in juvenile plants of some taxa are not considered heterophyllous. (pladias.cz)
  • The herbarium also contains the largest collection of ornamental plants in California. (cch2.org)
  • We depend on donations from users of our database of over 8000 edible and useful plants to keep making it available free of charge and to further extend and improve it. (pfaf.org)
  • Plant remains in these fens do not decompose rapidly and thus the plants in these fens usually grow on older, undecomposed plant parts of woody material, grasses, and mosses. (nynhp.org)
  • Plant remains do not decompose rapidly and these grasses usually grow on older, undecomposed plant parts. (nynhp.org)
  • Introduction Grasses, along with many plant fibers, played a significant role in humanity's ability to innovate and survive. (uaf.edu)
  • In view of these facts it is surprising that only a few native plants have been commercially exploited. (medicinalplants.us)
  • The advanced search tool is a great way to identify California native plants that meet your specific criteria. (moosacreeknursery.com)
  • Used in the fabrication of many exotic furniture, water hyacinth is a tropical plant native. (1000gardeningtips.com)
  • oblong, stiff, translucent leaves (4-10 cm long, 5-10 mm wide) have Map of native plant purveyors in the upper midwest. (guament.com)
  • Tulbaghia simmleri is a desirable and rewarding garden plant, with decorative and sweetly fragrant flowers, and it is easy to grow. (sanbi.org)
  • Separate staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers on the same plant (monoecious). (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • It focuses on the attributes of plants suitable for food forests, what each can contribute to a food forest ecosystem, including carbon sequestration, and the kinds of foods they yield. (pfaf.org)
  • Cook was a pioneer in recognizing the value of fresh fruit and greens as antiscorbutics in the diet of his crew and he lost no opportunity to try out any suitable plants during his voyages of exploration. (medicinalplants.us)
  • Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. (pfaf.org)
  • Raunkiaer C. (1934) The life forms of plants and statistical plant geography. (pladias.cz)
  • Other students of the Maori suggest that pre-European use of plants was external, e.g., in vapor baths and embrocations, and that the natives extended the use of these herbs after the pakeha (white man) arrived. (medicinalplants.us)
  • To round off this paper we have included a list of compounds found in New Zealand plants of actual or potential value in pharmacy. (medicinalplants.us)
  • In the final part of this paper we propose to review briefly those plants and chemical substances found in them which appear to be of potential value in chemotherapy. (medicinalplants.us)
  • Found this plant? (guament.com)
  • A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. (theferns.info)
  • Because of all these factors it might be emphasized that the inclusion of plants in the list below does not mean they were necessarily effective in medicine. (medicinalplants.us)
  • Nevertheless the list may give some clues to the use of these plants or their products in modern pharmacy. (medicinalplants.us)
  • Only registered users can view My Plant List. (moosacreeknursery.com)
  • This water-wise, small aloe-like plant with warty white tubercles on the leaves makes a very interesting coffee table plant. (sanbi.org)
  • The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. (theferns.info)
  • My third project for Applied Ethnobotany is a research project about wild plants within Alaska's food system. (uaf.edu)