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There are many uses of the leftover tarap peels, stem axis and seeds. The tarap peels were reported as useful material for the removal of colouring agents (such as crystal violet, [4] methyl violet 2B and methylene blue [5]) from dye wastewater. The tarap stem axis were reported to be used in the removal of Cd (II) and Cu(II). [6]
All parts of the plant are edible – flowers, leaves, stems, and bulb. Oxalis is from the Greek word meaning sour, and this plant has a sour juice. It is used in salads. Moderate use of plant is advisable, as it should not be eaten in large quantities due to a high concentration of oxalic acid, ("salt of lemons") which can be poisono
Blue, purples, and violets do not appear to be represented in the genus Hoya. Many varieties of Hoya flowers are fragrant, with various notes such as vanilla, citrus, chocolate, and cinnamon. In some cases the scent can be more noticeable in the morning or evening.
The leaves are borne in opposite pairs on the stems, and are usually ovate or heart-shaped and emit a lemony scent when bruised. Axillary spikes of white or yellowish flowers appear in the summer. The most commonly grown species of this genus is Melissa officinalis , commonly known in the United States as lemon balm , [ 5 ] and as balm in England.
Isatis tinctoria, also called woad (/ ˈ w oʊ d /), dyer's woad, dyer's-weed, or glastum, is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae (the mustard family) with a documented history of use as a blue dye and medicinal plant.
Common jasmine. Jasmine (botanical name: Jasminum; / ˈ j æ s m ɪ n əm / YAS-mih-nəm) [5] is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. [4] [6] [7]: 193 It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania.
Limonium sinuatum, commonly known as wavyleaf sea lavender, statice, sea lavender, notch leaf marsh rosemary, sea pink, [1] [2] is a Mediterranean plant species in the family Plumbaginaceae known for its papery flowers that can be used in dried arrangements.
trout-lily, yellow trout-lily, yellow adder's-tongue, yellow dogtooth violet: Eastern Canada (Ontario to Labrador), Eastern United States (ME to GA, West to Mississippi River) Erythronium californicum Purdy: California fawn-lily: Northern California: Erythronium caucasicum Woronow: Caucasian dog's tooth violet: Caucasus, Iran: Erythronium ...