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Juniper tree Photo by http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benutzer:Franz_Xaver/Galerie Juniperus communis Common Name: Juniper. Family: Cupressaceae. Known Hazards: Although the fruit of this plant is quite often used medicinally and as flavouring in various foods and drinks, large doses of the fruit can cause renal damage. Juniper should not be used internally in any . . . → Read More: Juniper Goji Berry Photo by Paul144 on Wikimedia Commons Lycium barbarum Common Name Box Thorn, Goji Berry. Family: Solanaceae Synonyms: L. chinense. L. europaeum. L. halimifolium. L. lanceolatum. L. megistocarpum. L. ovatum. Known Hazards: Although no records of toxicity have been seen, some caution should be exercised with this species, particularly with regard to . . . → Read More: Goji Berry Figure 1. One of many small birds nests found within the Sea buckthorn shrubs. Latin Name Hippophae rhamnoides Family: Elaeagnaceae Common Names Sea buckthorn, Siberian pineapple, Sea Berry, Sandthorn or Swallowthorn. Habitat It is native from northwestern Europe, through central Asia to the Altai Mountains to western and northern China and the . . . → Read More: Sea Buckthorn Introduction Sea Buckthorn Photo by Axel Waehling, Magdeburg, Germany on Wikimedia Commons Other Uses Charcoal; Cosmetic; Dye; Fuel; Oil; Pioneer; Soil stabilization; Wood. Very tolerant of maritime exposure, it can be used as a shelter hedge. It dislikes much trimming. A very thorny plant, it quickly makes an impenetrable barrier. Sea buckthorn has an . . . → Read More: Sea Buckthorn Other Uses Black Mulberry Photo by H. Zell Morus nigra Common Name: Black Mulberry. Family. Moraceae. Known Hazards: None known. Habitats Original habitat is obscure. Range W. Asia? Physical Characteristics Morus nigra is a deciduous tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone . . . → Read More: Black Mulberry White Mulberry Author Andre Abrahami on Wikimedia Commons Morus alba Alternative Names Chinese white mulberry, common mulberry, Russian mulberry, silkworm mulberry, chi sang, chin sang, moral blanco. Uses Ethnobotanic: The fruits may be eaten cooked or raw and are made into jellies, jams, pies and is added to bread, cookies, or puddings. The . . . → Read More: White Mulberry Plant Profile |
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