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  2. Isatis tinctoria - Wikipedia

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    Woad plants Fruits of Isatis tinctoria. 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. Its genus name, Isatis, derives from the ancient Greek word for the plant ...

  3. Glasswort - Wikipedia

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    In the medieval and early post-medieval centuries, various glasswort plants were collected at tidal marshes and other saline places in the Mediterranean region. The collected plants were burned. The resulting ashes were mixed with water. Sodium carbonate is soluble in water. Non-soluble components of the ashes sank to the bottom of the water ...

  4. List of plants with symbolism - Wikipedia

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    loyal love, gentleness, innocence; [5] [8] [6] [4] womanly truth, purity, fidelity, and patient endurance; [11] or, dissembling as in Shakespeare's Hamlet: Easter: Candor and innocence [7] garden "I share your sentiments" [3] [5] red: Beauty unknown to possessor orange: Joy and sunshine yellow: Happiness and joy blue: Long-term loyalty and ...

  5. 45 Best Indoor Plants to Brighten Your Space All Winter Long

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    Geogenanthus. Care level: Easy. This purple geo plant boasts glossy and thick little leaves, similar to a rubber tree. The round leaves have a slightly purple coloring, ideal for breaking up all ...

  6. Cladonia rangiferina - Wikipedia

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    The reindeer lichen is edible, but crunchy. It can be soaked with wood ashes to remove its bitterness, then added to milk or other dishes. [18] It is a source of vitamin D. [19] This lichen can be used in the making of aquavit, [20] and is sometimes used as decoration in glass windows.

  7. Wood ash - Wikipedia

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    The burning of wood results in about 6–10% ashes on average. [2] The residue ash of 0.43 and 1.82 percent of the original mass of burned wood (assuming dry basis, meaning that H 2 O is driven off) is produced for certain woods if it is pyrolized until all volatiles disappear and it is burned at 350 °C (662 °F) for 8 hours.

  8. 6 creative ways to use woodstove ashes - AOL

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    Jan. 21—This story was originally published in February 2019. Even Cinderella had to do it. It's a messy, dusty and potentially dangerous part of heating a home or outbuilding with wood. But by ...

  9. Wood Chips Are the Secret to Healthy Soil and Plants ... - AOL

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    You can also use wood chips to make pathways between rows of plants to reduce soil compaction. No matter how you use them, wood chips are an accessible material that can really benefit your yard.