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| Hardiness PFAF UK
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How hardy is it on a scale from 1 - 10. One will survive arctic winters, ten is
tropical. Cornwall is about eight, but can grow some plants from zone nine. Most
of Britain is zone seven, going down to zone six in the north and four in the mountains.
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USDA hardness zone: a geographically defined area in witch a pecific category of plant life is capable of growing, as defined by dimatic conditions, including its ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone. For Example, a plant that is described as "hardy to zone 10" means that the Plant can withstand a minimum temperature of -1 C(30 F). Amore resilient plant that is "Hardy to zone 9" can tolerate a minimum temprature of -7 C(19 F). More>> |
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Full Shade: deep woodland, a north-facing wall etc; Semi Shade: light woodland,
a position that is shaded for part of the day etc; No Shade: is unshaded positions.
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Hermaphrodite: the flower has both male and female organs. Monoecious:
individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the
same plant. Dioecious: individual flowers are either male or female, but only one
sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown
if seed is required.
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Apomictic: reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion. Cleistogomous:
self-pollinating without flowers ever opening. Lepidoptera: Moths & Butterflies.
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| General Disclaimer
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To the best of our knowledge all the information contained herein is accurate and
true.
However we cannot guarantee that everyone will react positively to all edible
plants or other plant uses.
It is commonly known that many people suffer allergic reactions to conventional
foods and products. Even amongst the more commonly eaten fruits, for example, there
are plenty of instances where people react badly to them:
- Many people are allergic to strawberries and will come out in a rash if they eat
them.
- Some people develop a rash if they touch the stems of parsnips.
- Potatoes become poisonous if they turn green.
- Eating large quantities of cabbage
can adversely affect the thyroid gland.
In general, we believe that the overall health of people will be greatly improved
by bringing more diversity into their diet and through using more natural products.
We strongly recommend the following preventative precautions when trying anything
new:
- Make sure you have identified the plant correctly
- Try a small taste of anything
new in your diet. If there are no side effects increase the quantity at the next
meal.
- When trying new soaps or skin applications try them on a very small area
before proceeding to larger areas of the body. Look for any uncomfortable reactions
or changes and if there is do not proceed with further application.
No liability exists against Plants for a Future or any member of Plants for a Future,
nor can they be held responsible for any allergy, illness or injurious effect that
any person or animal may suffer as a result of information in this catalogue or
through using any of the plants mentioned by Plants for a Future.
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