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ID 311
Crop ID Beggar's Tick
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes In sub-Saharan Africa, the fresh or dried tender shoots and young leaves ar... more
In sub-Saharan Africa, the fresh or dried tender shoots and young leaves are used as a leaf vegetable especially in times of food scarcity. It is an ingredient of sauces accompanying the staple food.
Metadata ID 7,451
ID 312
Crop ID Beggar's Tick
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Bidens pilosa is used as a medicinal plant in many regions of Africa, Asia ... more
Bidens pilosa is used as a medicinal plant in many regions of Africa, Asia and tropical America. Roots, leaves and seed have been reported to possess antibacterial, antidysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antimalarial, diuretic, hepato-protective and hypotensive activities.
Metadata ID 7,451
ID 313
Crop ID Beggar's Tick
Part Whole
Use Category Industrial
Notes In Nanyuki, Kenya, Bidens pilosa is collected for the extraction of natural... more
In Nanyuki, Kenya, Bidens pilosa is collected for the extraction of natural dyes.
Metadata ID 7,451
ID 314
Crop ID Beggar's Tick
Part Whole
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes Livestock browses on the plants and in South Africa Bidens pilosa has been ... more
Livestock browses on the plants and in South Africa Bidens pilosa has been used as a fodder for pigs.
Metadata ID 7,451
ID 315
Crop ID Brown Radiant Knapweed
Part Whole
Use Category Ornamental
Notes Centaurea jacea has been grown both as an ornamental garden plant and as a ... more
Centaurea jacea has been grown both as an ornamental garden plant and as a crop.
Metadata ID 7,461
ID 316
Crop ID Feverfew
Part Flower
Use Category Beverages
Notes A tea is made from the dried flowers.
Metadata ID 7,462
ID 317
Crop ID Feverfew
Part Flower
Use Category Food
Notes The dried flowers are used as a flavouring in cooking certain pastries. The... more
The dried flowers are used as a flavouring in cooking certain pastries. The plant is used in cooking to impart a deliciously aromatic bitter taste to certain foods.
Metadata ID 7,462
ID 318
Crop ID Feverfew
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Feverfew has gained a good reputation as a medicinal herb and extensive res... more
Feverfew has gained a good reputation as a medicinal herb and extensive research since 1970 has proved it to be of special benefit in the treatment of certain types of migraine headaches and rheumatism.
Metadata ID 7,462
ID 319
Crop ID Feverfew
Part Flower
Use Category Environmental
Notes The dried flower buds are a source of an insecticide.
Metadata ID 7,462
ID 320
Crop ID Great Burdock
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A. lappa is well known as a medicinal plant. It possesses heart stimulant, ... more
A. lappa is well known as a medicinal plant. It possesses heart stimulant, stomachic, anodyne, anti-scorbutic, antipyretic, laxative, diaphoretic, depurative, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Metadata ID 7,465
ID 321
Crop ID Great Burdock
Part Root
Use Category Industrial
Notes The root contains an essential oil.
Metadata ID 7,465
ID 322
Crop ID Great Burdock
Part Leaf
Use Category Food
Notes In Japan, A. lappa , called "(yama-)gobo", is a popular vegetable. North Am... more
In Japan, A. lappa , called "(yama-)gobo", is a popular vegetable. North American Indians eat the young leaves as well as the fresh or dried roots.
Metadata ID 7,465
ID 323
Crop ID Great Burdock
Part Root
Use Category Food
Notes The slightly fibrous mucilaginous roots have a sweetish taste and are consu... more
The slightly fibrous mucilaginous roots have a sweetish taste and are consumed raw or cooked. North American Indians eat the young leaves as well as the fresh or dried roots.
Metadata ID 7,465
ID 324
Crop ID Great Burdock
Part Leaves and petioles
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes In Europe cows eat the leaves readily, but they may give milk a bitter flav... more
In Europe cows eat the leaves readily, but they may give milk a bitter flavour if eaten in large quantities.
Metadata ID 7,465
ID 325
Crop ID Grindelia
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves and flowering tops are antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, balsamic, ... more
The leaves and flowering tops are antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, balsamic, demulcent, expectorant, sedative, stomachic and a vascular tonic. The plant is applied externally as a compress on inflamed or irritated areas of the skin.
Metadata ID 7,467
ID 326
Crop ID Grindelia
Part Flower
Use Category Industrial
Notes Yellow and green dyes are obtained from the flowering heads and pods.
Metadata ID 7,467
ID 327
Crop ID Grindelia
Part Root
Use Category Environmental
Notes A decoction of the roots has been used as a hair shampoo to kill lice.
Metadata ID 7,467
ID 328
Crop ID Ox Eye Daisy
Part Flower
Use Category Food
Notes The oxeye daisy is mildly aromatic, like its close cousin, chamomile. The l... more
The oxeye daisy is mildly aromatic, like its close cousin, chamomile. The leaves and flowers are edible, though palatability may vary.
Metadata ID 7,470
ID 329
Crop ID Ox Eye Daisy
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A tea of the plant is useful for relaxing the bronchials. It is diuretic an... more
A tea of the plant is useful for relaxing the bronchials. It is diuretic and astringent, useful for stomach ulcers and bloody piles or urine. Also used as a vaginal douche for cervical ulceration. The daisy is aromatic, used as an antispasmodic for colic and general digestive upset.
Metadata ID 7,470
ID 330
Crop ID Ox Eye Daisy
Part Leaf
Use Category Feed (Forage/Fodder)
Notes Sheep, goats and horses eat the oxeye daisy, but cows and pigs do not like ... more
Sheep, goats and horses eat the oxeye daisy, but cows and pigs do not like it.
Metadata ID 7,470

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