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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #255 on: August 02, 2019, 09:17:35 AM »



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silver birch

Betula pendula  Commonly known as silver birch, warty birch, European white birch, or East Asian white birch,
Species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe and parts of Asia, though in southern Europe,
 Its range extends into Siberia, China, and southwest Asia in the mountains of northern Turkey, the Caucasus, and northern Iran. It has been introduced into North America, where it is known as the European white birch, and is considered invasive in some states in the United States and parts of Canada. The tree can also be found in more temperate regions of Australia.
The silver birch typically reaches 15 to 25 m tall The silver birch grows naturally from western Europe
 The bark on the trunk and branches is golden-brown at first, but later this turns to white as a result of papery tissue developing on the surface and peeling off in flakes, in a similar manner to the closely related paper birch (B. papyrifera). The bark remains smooth until the tree gets quite large, but in older trees, the bark thickens, becoming irregular, dark, and rugged.
, it is mainly found in mountainous regions. Its light seeds are easily blown by the wind and it is a pioneer species, one of the first trees to sprout on bare land or after a forest fire. It needs plenty of light and does best on dry, acid soils and is found on heathland, mountainsides, and clinging to crags. Its tolerance to pollution make it suitable for planting in industrial areas and exposed sites.
Betula pendula is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies​/​moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, is used for nesting materials, makes a good wildlife hedge, has seeds for birds and is a caterpilar food plant.
Silver birch has both male and female flowers (catkins) on the same tree. The male catkins are formed in the autumn and will remain on the tree all winter – only
The silver birch has an open canopy which allows plenty of light to reach the ground.
The silver birch is Finland's national tree.
Birch brushwood is used for racecourse jumps and besom brooms. In the spring, large quantities of sap rise up the trunk and this can be tapped. It contains around 1% sugars and can be used in a similar way to maple syrup, being drunk fresh,






No reported toxicity

But i read this i Never Heard of It
There is empirical evidence which points to toxicity from pollen and vapour given off by the common silver birch tree, Betula pendula. ... It is a highly toxic substance. It is a cause of irritation of the lungs manifesting itself in a chronic cough. This vapour surrounds the trees until the tree sheds its leaves.




It is planted decoratively in parks and gardens and is used for forest products such as joinery timber, firewood, tanning, racecourse jumps, and brooms.
Birch sap extract has an unusual scent and flavor that is used to make birch syrup, birch beer, oil of wintergreen and is used in soaps and shampoos
 In Sweden, the bark of birch trees was ground up and used to make bark bread, a form of famine food.



Silver birch is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and is reputed to be useful in the treatment of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, gout, kidney stones, nephritis, cystitis, digestive disturbances, and respiratory diseases. For these purposes, a decoction of the bark or leaves is generally used. Externally, silver birch is used to promote healing, relieve pain, and treat inflammations and infections of the skin such as eczema and psoriasis.
Some people take birch along with lots of fluids for “irrigation therapy” to flush out the urinary tract. Other uses include treating arthritis, achy joints (rheumatism), loss of hair, and skin rashes. Birch is also used in “Spring cures” for “purifying the blood.”


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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #256 on: August 05, 2019, 01:19:58 PM »
Betula pendula is my absolute favourite tree! Never knew the Latin name. And nothing smells nicer that a birch tree after a summer rain :)
Life is good ;)


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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #257 on: August 06, 2019, 09:02:42 AM »


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star jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides  is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia (Japan, Korea, southern China and Vietnam) It is widely planted in California and also particularly in the Southeastern United States, and also in Europe
In late evening you can smell this plant in Arillas
Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen woody liana growing to 3 m (10 ft) high. The leaves are opposite, oval to lanceolate,
The fragrant flowers are white or yellow with green or variegated or yellow leaves
Trachelospermum jasminoides is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant. In gardens, public landscapes, and parks it is used as a climbing vine, a groundcover, and a fragrant potted plant on terraces and patios. It will flower in full sun, partial shade, or total shade, and requires well-drained soi
HABITAT
T. jasminoides can be found growing in sunny edges of forests, shrublands, disturbed sites, wastelands, along roadsides and trails and drought tolerant

What is the difference between star jasmine and Confederate jasmine?
The star jasmine might be just the thing. Also known as confederate jasmine, star jasmine is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones through . Actually, star jasmine is not really jasmine at all, but belongs to the Trachelospermum genus. ... Star jasmine has small, glossy green leaves that are evergreen in warm climates.


Trachelospermum jasminoides is called Star Jasmine in Europe and Chinese Jasmine in Asia.






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A valuable perfume oil is extracted from the steam distilled or tinctured flowers and used in high end perfumery. In a dilute form, tinctured flowers are much used in Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai incenses. A bast fibre is produced from the stems
Also you get this plant at christmas in a basket with a bit of wire climbing around it
Is Star jasmine flower edible?
Very sweet. Brewed as tea and used to make agua fresca. The flowers are also preserved in syrup and used as a cocktail addition or dessert topping. Only the species Jasminum sambac is edible; all other jasmine species are poisonous.




This plant is especially useful for the aged. The flowering stem is analgesic, antibacterial, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, depurative, emmenagogue, febrifuge, resolvent, tonic and vasodilator. A decoction is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, sore throats and various boils and abscesses
Trachelospermum jasminoides is considered to have bitter, warm and nontoxic properties and to be associated with the heart and liver meridians.
GONORRHEA
Trachelospermum jasminoides, ginseng, Smilax glabra root and fossil fragments (calcined) are powdered and taken on an empty stomach to treat gonorrhea.
PHARYNGITIS
A decoction of Trachelospermum jasminoides can be taken orally to treat pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx).
SKIN HEALTH
A decoction of Trachelospermum jasminoides, honey locust, licorice root, Trichosanthes kirilowii, mastic, myrrh and wine is taken orally to treat swollen lip with mouth ulcers.




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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #258 on: August 07, 2019, 09:45:52 AM »


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Honeysuckle

Lonicera  are arching shrubs or twining vines in the family Caprifoliaceae  Approximately 180 species of honeysuckle have been identified
Native to northern latitudes in North America and Eurasia
Several species of honeysuckle have become invasive when introduced outside their native range, particularly in North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and Africa
HABITAT
Lonicera japonica is found in a variety of habitats, including fields, forest edges and openings, disturbed woods, and floodplains. It is shade and drought tolerant, though it needs full to partial sunlight to grow successfully. L. japonica is still planted in gardens and along roadsides for landscaping purposes.
 L. etrusca from the Mediterranean Lonicera etrusca is a species of honeysuckle known by the common name Etruscan honeysuckle. It is native to Europe
Honeysuckles are Deciduous, Semi-Evergreen, Evergreen
Most are known as climing vine But some are shrubs such as [Lonicera Baggesen'sGold] for hedges and [lonicera pileata] for ground cover the shrubs do not smell like the vines

There are two kinds of shrubby honeysuckle with varied uses around the garden. Foliage kinds are popular for hedging and topiary, while flowering species and varieties are important border shrubs. This species is perhaps the best known of the hedging types, popular for dwarf formal hedges kept clipped to the same strict outlines as can be achieved with box. It is dense and fast-growing, both in the green form and its fine yellow variety 'Baggesen's Gold'. The colour is at its brightest in summer, fading to a yellowish green in autumn. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit






NONE While most honeysuckle species are not poisonous, some varieties contain glycosides in the stems or vines, and carotenoids in the berries.  generally only mildly toxic in humans, but can be harmful to animals and small children.


are common garden plants with highly fragrant flowers
 fast growing plant to cover the fence,
grow well in a pergola

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Honeysuckle is also used for urinary disorders, headache, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Some people use it to promote sweating, as a laxative, to counteract poisoning, and for birth control.
Improved Immunity and Fever Treatment:
Sizzling honeysuckle tea if taken with a little amount of honey can help boost your immune system and help you fight several seasonal heath conditions such as cold and flu naturally. Furthermore, it works like a magic to provide instant relief from high fever and helps soothing sore throats and easing cough.
Maintain Blood Sugar Level:
Assistance in the maintenance of blood sugar levels is another most popular heath attribute of this amazing herb.
Protection against Viral and Bacterial Infections:
Honeysuckle tea is believed to host certain elements that aid elimination of infection causing germs that cause strep, tuberculosis and salmonella infections.
 Aromatherapy:
The oil extracted from this sweet smelling shrub is a great aromatherapy oil which helps alleviating mental and physical stress, leaving you feeling mentally calm and tranquil.
 Smooth Respiratory System:
This amazing potion is also known to fight bladder infections and ensure smooth functioning of respiratory system.
Honeysuckle Benefits For Skin:
Thanks to its excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, honeysuckle oil works wonders to relieve skin rashes, poison ivy and blemishes. Additionally, it is also reported to offer relief from sunburn and minor burns.
Gargles and Mouthwash:
Honeysuckle leaves have great astringent abilities and thus they can be used in preparing gargles and mouthwash.
Natural Detoxifier:
This wonderful oil is a natural cleanser and detoxifier that cleans up human liver as we as body from wind, heat and toxins.
 Problem-Free Digestive System:
The buds of honeysuckle flower can be efficiently used to treat various digestion related disorders. In addition, researches have highlighted its role in preventing breast cancer.
Relief from Nausea:
Last but certainly not the least; honeysuckle tea is very effectual for the patients of hepatitis C as it helps curbing down the pesky nausea and vomiting sensation.





















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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #259 on: August 11, 2019, 12:15:12 PM »
You may be interested in this pic , Kevin.
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My neighbours land , just across from the house and taken from our balcony. These were planted about 4 days ago.
(Loadsa Z's) - They will grow very quickly so I will post an updated pic in a weeks time.
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This one taken 9th August.

This is only one half of his crop. He will be picking 'em very soon.
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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #260 on: August 15, 2019, 06:12:36 PM »



Hi

Walking around behind the galini and keep going up I saw a lovely Butternut tree - white walnut tree full of fruit ready for harvest later in the year some lovely wild flowers all unspoilt

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« Reply #261 on: August 15, 2019, 07:43:51 PM »
Kevin , you up for trying some walnuts , from our trees last year. They are hit n miss and roughly 3 from 5 OK.
You may need some nut crackers and I am not talking about those street corners, in Corfu town, at midnight.
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« Reply #262 on: August 20, 2019, 05:34:59 PM »


Neil hope this helps

Typically, a fig tree tree takes several seasons before it produces figs. It may produce two fruit crops per year. Figs ripen at different times of the growing season, depending on the tree variety and the growing environment


planting a black fig tree in the spring of 2011 and it did well last summer and produced a lot of fruit. To our surprise this spring, it has developed small figs all over the tree, but no leaves. Is this normal behaviour

Thats probably the breba crop on plant this spring .
Some plants get 2 crops.

A breba is a fig that develops on a common fig tree in the spring on the previous year's shoot growth. In contrast, the main fig crop develops on the current year's shoot growth and ripens in late summer or fall

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« Reply #263 on: August 28, 2019, 08:55:49 AM »

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WILD CARROT

You will see this plant all over Arillas

Daucus carota  common names include wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace
 Is a white, flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe and southwest Asia, and naturalized to North America and Australia. Domesticated carrots are cultivars of a subspecies, Daucus carota subsp. sativus.
The history of Daucus carota and its cultivation in different parts of the world can be traced back through historical texts and artwork. Paintings from the 16th and 17th century, for example, that are of maids in a market or farmers' most recent crops can provide information on carrots' history. Studying such paintings shows that yellow or red roots were cultivated in Turkey, North Africa, and Spain. Orange roots were cultivated in 17th century Netherlands.
The wild carrot is a herbaceous, somewhat variable biennial plant that grows between 30 and 60 cm (1 and 2 ft) tall, and is roughly hairy, with a stiff, solid stem. The leaves are tripinnate, finely divided and lacy,
 The flowers are small and dull white, clustered in flat, dense umbels. The umbels are terminal and approximately 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) wide. They may be pink in bud and may have a reddish or purple flower in the centre of the umbel.
 Wild carrot blooms in summer and fall. It thrives best in sun to partial shade. Daucus carota is commonly found along roadsides and in unused fields.
Similar in appearance to the deadly poison hemlock, D. carota is distinguished by a mix of tripinnate leaves, fine hairs on its solid green stems and on its leaves, a root that smells like carrots, and occasionally a single dark red flower in the center of the umbel.







Skin contact with the foliage of Daucus carota, especially wet foliage, can cause skin irritation in some people. "Sensitized photosensitive persons may get an exact reproduction of the leaf on the skin by placing the leaf on the skin for a while, followed by exposure to sunshine
Uses. Like the cultivated carrot, the D. carota root is edible while young, but it quickly becomes too woody to consume. The flowers are sometimes battered and fried. The leaves are also edible except in large quantities.



This beneficial weed can be used as a companion plant to crops. Like most members of the umbellifer family, it attracts wasps to its small flowers in its native land; however, where it has been introduced, it attracts very few wasps. In northeast Wisconsin, when introduced with blueberries it did succeed in attracting butterflies and wasps. This species is also documented to boost tomato plant production when kept nearby, and it can provide a microclimate of cooler, moister air for lettuce, when intercropped with it
If used as a dyestuff, the flowers give a creamy, off-white color.
An essential oil obtained from the seed has an orris-like scent. It is used in perfumery and as a food flavouring. The oil has also been used cosmetically in anti-wrinkle creams.




Wild carrot is used for urinary tract problems including kidney stones, bladder problems, water retention, and excess uric acid in the urine; and also for gout, a painful joint problem caused by too much uric acid. The seed oil is used for severe diarrhea (dysentery), indigestion, and intestinal gas.
The wild carrot is an aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic, soothes the digestive tract and stimulates the uterus. A wonderfully cleansing medicine, it supports the liver, stimulates the flow of urine and the removal of waste by the kidneys. The whole plant is anthelmintic, carminative, deobstruent, diuretic, galactogogue, ophthalmic, stimulant. An infusion is used in the treatment of various complaints including digestive disorders, kidney and bladder diseases and in the treatment of dropsy. An infusion of the leaves has been used to counter cystitis and kidney stone formation, and to diminish stones that have already formed. Carrot leaves contain significant amounts of porphyrins, which stimulate the pituitary gland and lead to the release of increased levels of sex hormones. The plant is harvested in July and dried for later use. A warm water infusion of the flowers has been used in the treatment of diabetes. The grated raw root, especially of the cultivated forms, is used as a remedy for threadworms. The root is also used to encourage delayed menstruation. The root of the wild plant can induce uterine contractions and so should not be used by pregnant women. A tea made from the roots is diuretic and has been used in the treatment of urinary stones. The seeds are diuretic, carminative, emmenagogue and anthelmintic. An infusion is used in the treatment of oedema, flatulent indigestion and menstrual problems. The seed is a traditional "morning after" contraceptive and there is some evidence to uphold this belief. It requires further investigation. Carrot seeds can be abortifacient and so should not be used by pregnant women.



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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #264 on: August 29, 2019, 09:38:02 AM »


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Mexican petunia

You will see this plant in the Tria Adelphia BUT midday the flowers drop off next day full bloom again

Ruellia, commonly known as Mexican petunia, Mexican bluebell or Britton's wild petunia,
 is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a native of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. It has become a widespread invasive plant in Florida, where it was likely introduced as an ornamental before 1933
 They are not closely related to petunias (Petunia) although both genera belong to the same euasterid clade. The genus was named in honor of Jean Ruelle, herbalist and physician to Francis I of France and translator of several works of Dioscorides.
Ruellia simplex is an evergreen perennial growing 1m tall, forming colonies of stalks with lance-shaped leaves that are 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) and .5 to .75 in (1.3 to 1.9 cm) wide. Trumpet shaped flowers are metallic blue to purple, with five petals, and 3 in (7.6 cm) wide. There is a dwarf variety that is only 1 ft (0.30 m) tall.
 The genus is named after French botanist Jean Ruel, while the specific name refers to the simple, not compound leaves.
R. simplex has been introduced as an ornamental in gardens. However, it has escaped from cultivation and naturalized into natural habitats. In the USA, it was first noticed as naturalized along the Florida through Louisiana coast lines in 1933 . In Australia, in the last 20 years, this species has gone from being relatively uncommon to being one of the most common and widespread species recently ranked among the 200 most invasive plant
HABITAT R. simplex grows in wet, disturbed sites including drainage ditches, shores of ponds or lakes, and moist to wet wooded areas. It grows well in both wet and dry conditions, and plants may survive in drier sites with full sunlight exposure.
R. simplex has been widely commercialized as an ornamental. It is also grown as a potted-plant. Many cultivars of this species have been selected commercially and are now available in the nursery and landscape industry. Despite being highly weedy, R. simplex is very popular among consumers, landscapers and growers


 


Ruellias are popular ornamental plants. Some are used as medicinal plants, but many are known or suspected to be poisonous.
ALSO I READ THIS
Its absence from the lists is not an absolute guarantee that R. brittoniana is completely non-toxic; however, its absence from the lists is a good indication that it is harmless

have been used as garnish, but as members of the nightshade family, they are not to be eaten.



In landscape Parks,Gardens,
Mexican petunia (Ruellia) does attract butterflies. Many different butterflies enjoy visiting its flowers for their nectar, and some butterflies may use it as a host plant in their caterpillar stage.
And Bees


Plant extracts of genus Ruellia have anti-hypertensive, antinociceptive, analgesic, antispasmolytic, antioxidant, antiulcer, antidiabetic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties   Ruellia brittoniana is used for variety of purposes in traditional medicines.
Ruellia tuberosa is used in stomach cancer
Ruellia has been used as diuretic

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« Reply #265 on: August 30, 2019, 09:25:52 AM »


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Mums


Chrysanthemum Are  called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China Countless horticultural varieties and cultivars exist.
The name "chrysanthemum" is derived from the Ancient Greek: χρυσός chrysos (gold) and Ancient Greek: ἄνθεμον anthemon (flower)
Wild Chrysanthemum taxa are herbaceous perennial plants or subshrubs. They have alternately arranged leaves divided into leaflets with toothed or occasionally smooth edges.
The head has a base covered in layers of phyllaries. The simple row of ray florets is white, yellow, or red; many horticultural specimens have been bred to bear many rows of ray florets in a great variety of colors. The disc florets of wild taxa are yellow. The fruit is a ribbed achene. Chrysanthemums, also known as "mums", are one of the prettiest varieties of perennials that start blooming early in the autumn. This is also known as favorite flower for the month of November.
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. Over 500 cultivars had been recorded by 1630
Chrysanthemum cultivation began in Japan during the Nara and Heian periods (early 8th to late 12th centuries), and gained popularity in the Edo period (early 17th to late 19th century). Many flower shapes, colours, and varieties were created.
Modern cultivated chrysanthemums are showier than their wild relatives. The flower heads occur in various forms, and can be daisy-like or decorative, like pompons or buttons. This genus contains many hybrids and thousands of cultivars developed for horticultural purposes. In addition to the traditional yellow, other colors are available, such as white, purple, and red.
Chrysanthemum plants have been shown to reduce indoor air pollution by the NASA Clean Air Study.
The UK National Collection of hardy chrysanthemums is at Hill Close Gardens near Warwick
Meaning & Symbolism of Chrysanthemums
Daisy-like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower, the 13th wedding anniversary flower and the official flower of the city of Chicago.
In some countries of Europe (e.g., France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Croatia), incurve chrysanthemums symbolize death and are used only for funerals or on graves, while other types carry no such symbolism; similarly, in China, Japan, and Korea, white chrysanthemums symbolize adversity,
Chrysanthemum flowers are available in a wide array of colors - from white, to yellow and gold, pink, orange, bronze, deep red, maroon, violet and purple. Some chrysanthemums are a mix of two and even more colors.
These late-season flowers can handle a light touch of frost, and colors often deepen and improve with cold weather!
HABITAT
Found wild in most habitats. Grasslands on mountain slopes, thickets, wet places by rivers, fields, roadsides, saline places by seashores, under shrubs 100 - 2900 m.
 Height : 12 to 48 inches. Traditional long stems with flowers at the top of the plant.
will thrive in full sun conditions, given adequate moisture. About three hours of direct sunlight is about the minimum that will produce bushy plants and plenty of flowers. Early in the season mums should be watered like your lawn, about one inch a week.


 

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All chrysanthemum flowers are edible, but the flavor varies widely from plant to plant, from sweet to tangy to bitter or peppery. It may take some experimentation to find flavors you like. ... You can buy traditional Chrysanthemum morifolium plants for your garden at Companion Plants.
Chrysanthemum tea is a flower-based infusion beverage made from chrysanthemum flowers of the species

It is possible to experience certain side effects if you consume chrysanthemum or handle it to prepare your tea. You may suffer from a skin rash (also called contact dermatitis), including redness, swelling, or itching. ... There is not enough evidence to know that consuming chrysanthemum over the long term is safe.

Chrysanthemum morifolium or Chrysanthemum indicum, which are most popular in East Asia, especially China.
 Used for funerals
chrysanthemum flower bouquets



People use the flowers to make medicine. Chrysanthemum is used to treat chest pain (angina), high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, fever, cold, headache, dizziness, and swelling. In combination with other herbs, chrysanthemum is also used to treat prostate cancer
Diabetes. Early research suggests that taking a specific product containing Chinese chrysanthemum and chromium (jiangtangkang) by mouth three times daily for 6 months might lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes









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« Reply #266 on: September 04, 2019, 11:36:35 AM »


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Barberton daisy

You can see this plant at the Tria

Gerbera jamesonii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Gerbera.
Commonly known as the Barberton daisy, the Transvaal daisy, and as Barbertonse madeliefie in Afrikaans.
This plant produces tall colorful flowers in season. The flowers may be red, yellow, pink, or orange. flower sizes anywhere from 2 to 5 inches across.  is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae (daisy family). It was named in honour of German botanist and medical doctor Traugott Gerber (1710-1743) who travelled extensively in Russia and was a friend of Carl Linnaeus.
Gerbera daises are the fifth most used flower in cut arrangements and bouquets, straight after roses, carnations, chrystanthemums and tulips. Not surprisingly the Victorian meaning of the gerbera daisy is happiness.
Gerbera flowers are available in almost all the colours of the rainbow, except blue – if you see a blue one it was created artificially.
If you want a long lasting flower, gerbera should be your choice – they are one of the longest lasting flowers when used as a cut flower in a vase.
Gerberas have developed a protection mechanism against fungal diseases. Gerbera flowers are used as model organisms in studying flower formations.
Gerbera hybrida. Thousands of cultivars exist. They vary greatly in shape and size.
Gerbera contains naturally occurring coumarin derivatives. Gerbera is a tender perennial plant. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, but resistant to deer
Habitat. It usually inhabits grasslands, meadows, gardens, urban areas and areas near the roadsides. It can survive in both dry and wet habitats, but it prefers well-drained soils and a lot of direct sun. People cultivate daisies because of their simple but very attractive flowers.The Gerbera Daisy or Transvaal Daisy is a pot plant that is related to the familiar white and yellow daisies that you find growing outside in the lawn.
If you look at gerbera flower, you would think that it’s just one big flower head with lots of small petals. In fact, the flower head is a huge cluster of hundreds of flowers.
Deadheading encourages a gerbera daisy plant to produce more flowers, and dividing an outdoor plant helps keep it healthy. Deadheading, which is removing flowers as they fade, improves the plant's appearance and encourages a long blooming period.








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Garden borders ,Pot,tubs,Parks,Housplants,Cut flowers,daisies are not only delightful to look at - they are edible.
Flower extracts are used in perfumes, nail paint, lipsticks and as cut flowers for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.



Wild daisy is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicinal tea. People take wild daisy tea for coughs, bronchitis, disorders of the liver and kidneys, and swelling (inflammation). They also use it as a drying agent (astringent) and as a "blood purifier."


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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #267 on: September 05, 2019, 09:09:20 AM »


HI

Cabbage

You can see this plant near the Bardis Hotel and past the Tria up the hill going out of Arillas i did not know they grow cabbages in Arillas
The cabbages in Arillas are the size of medicine ball makes ours like tennis ball

Cabbage is several cultivars of Brassica oleracea  is a leafy green, red (purple), or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage, B. oleracea var. oleracea, and belongs to the "cole crops", meaning it is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower (var. botrytis); Brussels sprouts (var. gemmifera); and savoy cabbage (var. sabauda). Brassica rapa is commonly named Chinese, celery or napa cabbage and has many of the same uses. Cabbage is high in nutritional value
Cabbage was most likely domesticated somewhere in Europe before 1000 BC, although savoys were not developed until the 16th century AD. By the Middle Ages, cabbage had become a prominent part of European cuisine
 but plants intended for seed are allowed to grow a second year and must be kept separate from other cole crops to prevent cross-pollination. Cabbage is prone to several nutrient deficiencies, as well as to multiple pests, and bacterial and fungal diseases.
The Greeks were convinced that cabbages and grapevines were inimical, and that cabbage planted too near the vine would impart its unwelcome odor to the grapes; this Mediterranean sense of antipathy survives today.
The wild ancestor of cabbage, Brassica oleracea, originally found in Britain and continental Europe, is tolerant of salt but not encroachment by other plants and consequently inhabits rocky cliffs in cool damp coastal habitats, retaining water and nutrients in its slightly thickened, turgid leaves.
Hundreds of varieties of cabbage are grown throughout the world. This cruciferous vegetable is a hearty staple on tables from China to Italy and Ireland. But in American markets you will find three basic types: green, red, and Savoy.

  North Korea      Lee described an experiment in which 50 healthy women prisoners were selected and given poisoned cabbage leaves. All of the women were required to eat the cabbage, despite cries of distress from those who had already eaten. All 50 died after 20 minutes of vomiting blood and anal bleeding. Refusing to eat the cabbage would allegedly have meant reprisals against them and their families.








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But i read this
 are capable of forming toxic quantities of SMCO , a chemical that can cause hemolytic anemia in livestock. These plants also contain glucosinolates, which can cause goiter. ... Glucosinolates contained in kale, cabbage, and broccoli (Brassica oleracea) can cause goiter in humans



Culinary,In landscape as in photo



Cabbage is also used to treat asthma and morning sickness. It is also used to prevent weak bones (osteoporosis), as well as cancer of the lung, stomach, colon, breast and other types of cancer. Breast-feeding women sometimes apply cabbage leaves and cabbage leaf extracts to their breasts to relieve swelling and pain.
Cabbage Is Packed With Nutrients. Share on Pinterest. ...
It May Help Keep Inflammation in Check. ...
Cabbage Is Packed With Vitamin C. ...
It Helps Improve Digestion. ...
May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy. ...
May Lower Blood Pressure. ...
Could Help Lower Cholesterol Levels. ...
Cabbage Is an Excellent Source of Vitamin K.

helps in the prevention of various cancers including breast cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and colon cancer.


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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #268 on: September 05, 2019, 05:50:47 PM »


HI

If you been walking around Arillas and seen a small red black striped bug on a lot of the plants i have never seen this bug before so here is the Answer





Scientific name: Graphosoma italicum (Müller, 1766)
Common name: Italian Striped-Bug. Stink Bug.
Other names: Minstrel Bug.
French name: Punaise Arlequin, Graphosome Italien, Scutellère rayée, Pentatome rayée.
Order: Heteroptera.
Family: Pentatomidae.
Wingspan : 8-11 mm.
Stink bugs get their name from the unpleasant odor they produce when they are threatened. Scientists think this odor helps protect the bugs against predators. The stink bugs produce the smelly chemical in a gland on their abdomen. Some species can actually spray the chemical several inches.
A crop of fennel has been completely sucked of all life by an infestation of brown striped shield bugs, Graphosoma italicum, sometimes called stink bugs.
The good news is that stink bugs don't bite. They also don't harm people or pets, nor do they spread disease. However, some people are allergic to the compounds released by the stink bug. Symptoms of this allergy can include a runny nose and, if you come in contact with crushed bugs, dermatitis.
When stink bugs locate a suitable location, they release an aggregation pheromone that attracts other stink bugs to the site. ... Although overwintering stink bugs can be a major nuisance, they do not damage structures, eat fabrics, or consume foods stored inside the home.
Graphosoma semipunctatum  The legs are orange, the red and black bands are interrupted on the pronotum, where they form black points. The distribution is restricted to the Mediterranean region.

Habitat
G. italicum is an insect of warm and sunny areas. It prefers warm slopes and meadows located on south-facing slopes.



THIS BUG DOSE NOT KILL THE PALM TREES

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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #269 on: September 05, 2019, 06:04:16 PM »
I think when they are threatened they fart really badly. - Just like me if I get threatened ... or annoyed. Problem is , driving the Punto with the windows up and then I get annoyed by "part time car drivers who think they can throw the highway code outa der windo" then I am in trouble.
(Have to open my window !! - Thanks guys --- fumigate Punto when I get home)
Not sure if I can spray chemical several inches or more... may have to try that on an unsuspecting cyclist!!!
or the guy that stopped dead, in the middle,  at a T-junction, right in front of me, today. - Maybe he was being attacked by a "Stink Bug"
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