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Liquorice Photo by Tubifex on Wikimedia Commons Glycyrrhiza glabra Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae Known Hazards: A gross overdose of the root can cause oedema, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Habitats: Dry open places, especially in sandy places near the sea. Range: Europe - Mediterranean. Physical Characteristics Glycyrrhiza . . . → Read More: Liquorice Siberian Ginseng berries Photo by Stanislav Doronenko on Wikimedia Commons Eleutherococcus senticosus Common Name: Siberian Ginseng Family: Araliaceae Habitats: Mixed and coniferous mountain forests, forming small undergrowth or groups in thickets and edges. Sometimes found in oak groves at the foot of cliffs, very rarely in high forest riparian woodland. Range: . . . → Read More: Siberian Ginseng (Eleurthero) Greater Celandine Photo by H. Zell on Wikimedia Commons Chelidonium majus Common Name: Greater Celandine. Family: Papaveraceae. Known Hazards: The whole plant is poisonous. It is of very low toxicity and this is greatly reduced by drying the plant. The stem juice is highly irritating and allergenic, it may cause paralysis. Large doses . . . → Read More: Greater Celandine Onion by H. Zell on Wikimedia Commons Allium cepa Common Name: Onion. Family: Alliaceae. Known Hazards: There have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of this plant. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible. Habitat: Not known in the wild. Range W. Asia - . . . → Read More: Onion Dried Goji berries Author: Lamiot on Wikimedia Commons Family: Solanaceae Known Hazards: Some caution should be exercised with this species, particularly with regard to its edible leaves, since it belongs to a family that often contains toxins. However, use of the leaves is well documented and fairly widespread in some areas. Habitats: . . . → Read More: Lycium Chinense (Chinese Boxthorn) Hackberry Author Chhe on Wikimedia Commons Celtis occidentalis Common Name: Hackberry Family: Ulmaceae Known Hazards: None known Habitats: Dry to moist and rich woods, river banks, rocky barrens etc. Frequently found on limestone soils. Range: Eastern N. America - Quebec to Manitoba, North Carolina, Missouri and Oklahoma. Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist . . . → Read More: Hackberry |
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