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Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.
Dig or pull weeds by hand. You can weed at any time of the year, but the best time to pull weeds is after it has rained, when the soil is moist and loose. Use a pre-emergent and post-emergent product.
Leonotis nepetifolia (klip dagga) is related to L. leonurus (wild dagga or lion's tail.)The most noticeable difference between the two is the leaf shape. L. nepetifolia leaves are cordate with serrated edges, except the top pair which are lanceolate with serrated edges, as pictured in taxonomy box.
The name Stellaria is derived from the word 'stella' meaning 'star', [16] which is a reference to the shape of its flowers; media is Latin for 'between', 'intermediate', or 'mid-sized'. [17] It is sometimes called common chickweed to distinguish it from other plants called chickweed. Other common names include chickenwort, craches, maruns, and ...
Gardening can be a matter of perspective: One person’s weed is another person’s flower ! But some types...
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Gutierrezia sarothrae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names broom snakeweed, broomweed, snakeweed, and matchweed.It is a subshrub native to much of the western half of North America, from western Canada to northern Mexico, and can be found in a number of arid, grassland, and mountain habitats.
Improves environment for nearby plants Borage: Borago officinalis: legumes, brassicas, tomatoes: Its flowers attract predatory wasps: crunchy leaves and flowers can be consumed in salads: Borage is one of the most widely-touted traditional medicinal herbs in Europe. Dandelion: Taraxacum: Any garden plant: Its flowers attract pollinators