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Gomphocarpus physocarpus is traditionally used to produce ointments for the treatment of warts and the seeds are used in rituals. The leaves and stems produce milky latex that is toxic, yet it has never been described in detail particularly with regards to the anatomy of lactiferous cells.
G. aparine is often found in post-fire plant communities in the United States, likely developing from onsite seed and therefore rendering controlled burns as an ineffective means of removing G. aparine in areas where it is considered a noxious weed. [23] Geese frequently consume the plant, hence the common names "goosegrass". [24]
Spindly growth, also known as leggy growth, is a term used when two plants compete for sunlight and nutrients in order to develop. Causes
Seed enhancement is a range of treatments of seeds that improves their performance after harvesting and conditioned, but before they are sown. They include priming, steeping, hardening, pregermination, pelleting, encrusting, film-coating, tagging and others, but excludes treatments for control of seed born pathogens .
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Persicaria maculosa is an annual herb up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) tall, [11] with an erect, rather floppy stem with swollen joints. The leaves are alternate and almost stalkless.
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In addition, seedlings from the wild cultivars can be converted into improved cultivars by top-working and grafting. Nurseries are used for large scale seedling multiplication and graft production. The seedlings should also be given full light. The seedlings may need as long as 15 months in the nursery before planting in the field. [11]