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Beijing China, Other
Plants for green roof gardens in Beijing, China
I`m wondering if you would know what plants native to the area around Beijing China would be good candidates for extensive green roof gardens? Also, do you think that those hearty little pesky plants ...
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South Korea, Korea
Consumption of carbon dioxide from South Korea
I am curious about what flowers consume CO2 for growing (especially 1-year life flower). Thanks.
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Austin, Texas
Edible plants native to Austin, TX
Hello,
I am a chef from Buenos Aires Argentina visiting Austin, Texas and would like to learn about native, edible plants in the region.
Please let me know if there are any native, edible plants...
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Manila, Philippine
Can Allamanda cathartica be used as an insecticide
is allamanda cathartica can be used as an insecticides?
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Kolkata, India
Butterfly plants for Kolkata, India
I am from Kolkata, India. I have a garden of 200ft x 50ft size, mostly shadowed by big trees. I want to attract butterflies in my garden. Can you please let me know the flowers / plants I plant for bu...
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Cagayan de Oro , Philippine
Question about Allamanda cathartica
how would i prove that allamanda cathartica is an antidote for anti-tetanus in a cheaper way?
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Davao., Philippine
Does molasses make glutinous corn palatable from The Philippines
What would be the effect of molasses in the growth of glutinous corn?? Does molasses make the plant palatable?
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Delhi, India
Donation of seeds of Silphium Terebinthinaceum to India
Hi,
I am located in India. I am planning to plant Silphium Terebinthinaceum in my garden in India. Please let me know who can donate me seeds to India. I need 20-30 seeds.
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Delhi, India
Why do sunflowers turn towards the sun?
Why do sunflowers turn towards the sun?
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Notre Dame, IN
Time of year for wildflower viewing in Northern Indiana and Michigan
I used to live in the southern US but now live in Northern Indiana and was wondering if wildflower fields will be blooming here and in Michigan by early May (I was hoping to do some rural exploring th...
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Nagpur, India
Effects of greywater on plants and soil
What are the biochemical effects of greywater in plants and soil, because both are related. The effects can be harmful and as well as beneficial, can you give me the details of that?
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Bagram Air Field, Other
Introduction of possibly invasive Texas wildflowers to Afghanistan
I'm in Afghanistan right now, and at the USO over here there's a small garden where some service members have seeds sent from home to plant. I don't see any Bluebonnets so I asked my grandparents t...
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Jodhpur, India
Tree with taproot for Jodhpur India
I am a resident of India. I need information of a tree with tap roots to grow in my backyard. We have moderate to hot climate here. It needs to be as small as possible due to lack of space. It'd be g...
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Identification of shrub from Kuala Lumpur
I am seeing too much of shrubs used for landscaping that looks like dill, its stems are pretty woody and its leaves looks and smells like dill, are they the same? Can I consume this shrub that looks l...
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Hyderabad, India
Obtaining bark of Larix laricina from Hyderabad India
I am in need of Larix laricina (Bark) for my research work. Please let me know how to procure it.
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Chennai, India
Use of North American native in India
I got mail from someone who is living in U.K asking me to co-ordinate for getting the "Silphium terebinthinaceum seed" from various places for one Pharmaceutical company as a business. Is it the com...
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Pune, India, Other
Contacts with botanical illustrators
I am interested in preparing 3D (stereoscopic) illustrations of plants and flowers. Can you give some contacts with botanical illustrators for guidance? Are there any guidelines about botanical illust...
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Arabian Gulf,
Epiphytic or halophytic trees and shrubs
Hello
I was searching on this issue, but couldn't find what I really want, and I would be great full for your assistance.
Please could you help me to find the scientific name for the "Trees" or...
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Manama, Bahrain
Gardening in Bahrain
Hey, I'm living in Bahrain where the climate is really hot and the soil is kinda very salty. I've got my mango tree in the ground already, transferred it 2 months ago from the pot. I've noticed the...
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Fairbanks, AK
Recommendations for plants for Fairbanks, Alaska.
i have just finished reading Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. i loved it. i'd like to start getting folks to grow their own foods, and raise as much livestock as possible, but i live...
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Fairbanks, AK
Plant Identification
I live in Alaska and have TEENY cute 5 petaled white flowers growing on my lawn. They are very short, maybe 2 inches in height. The flower is about 1/2 inch wide. They look like a perfect tiny daisy. ...
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