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Traditional Ecological Knowledge Prior Art Database (T.E.K.* P.A.D.)
This is a repository of resources of plant uses and information focussing on use by different cultures. The aim of the project is to collect as much "prior art" about the plants as possible. If prior art on a particular plant use exists then in can prevent such information being patented and ensures that the information will remain in the public domain for all to use. The Plants For A Future Dataset is included in this website.
Country United States
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The UK Crop Plant Bioinformatics Network
A collection of plant databases, including: EcoSys - Plant ecological ranges; EthnobotDB - Worldwide plant uses; FoodplantDB - Native American food plants; MPNADB - Medicinal plants of native America and several crop specific databases.
Country UK (England) Region Nottinghamshire
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Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species
A website and network promoting underutilized species as a means to: enrich the wealth of agrobiodiversity, increase incomes, ensure food security, improve nutrition, occupy important ecological niches, withstand stress conditions, be produced with low cost, stabilize ecosystems, create new markets. <p> The website has a database of interesting underutilised plants and a good set of links.
Country Italy
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EcoPort - The consiliance engine
A palnt database and more. A very wide ranging project with plant info details of interactions and other organisms.
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Taylor Made Herbs and Aromatherapy
Naturopathic Doctor, Herbalist, offering natural organic skin care. We have an Herbal Sanctuary for herbs, shiitake mushrooms, herbal information, and supportive newsletters
Country United States Region VA
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The Irish Gardeners Forum
Irishgardeners.com aims to offer free access to an incredible wealth of horticultural information specific to Ireland. This versatile forum provides help from fellow gardeners and the opportunity to discuss all the best gardening techniques again specific to Ireland.
Country Ireland
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Herbs for Healing: with Luzia Barclay
All content at the website is provided by registered medical herbalist Luzia Barclay (DBTh MIRCH). Luzia practices from her clinic, Turnworth Herbal Practice, near Blandford Forum in Dorset. The site is a local web resource about the healing power of plants. It offers visitors the chance to sign up for informative half-day courses about herbs, or they can visit the online shop, arrange a consultation with Luzia or just find out more about herbal medicine. The site also contains numerous articles and useful links.
Country UK (England)
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OrchidTalk Orchid Forum from RVO
Orchid Forum discussing Orchids and Culture, Orchid Aliments, Breeding and Hybridizing Orchids, Flasking Orchids, Orchid Photography and more! Orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids, care, and growing. Join our community today!
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Sri Dhanalakshmi Industries
Cutivator, Wild Collector, Processor and Exporter of Medicinal Herbs like Neem, Senna, Salacia, Gotukola, Gymnema, Lobelia, Yellowdock, Passiflora, Harmala, etc.
Country India
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International Medicinal Plants Growers’ Consortium-IMPGC
A portal of herbs-Rich information repository on medicinal herbs. Provides searchable pages for herb information, herb usage, home remedies and health remedies. Conceived, created and updated by International Medicinal Plants Growers’ Consortium
Country United States Region 43017
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Garden Plants of India
Description of plants used in indian gardening, useful info for asian gardeners.
Country India Region West Bengal
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Wild-Kraeuter & mehr
Main aim of 98 site is to spread the knowledge about edible plants. How grow and to pick them. And EASY ways of prepairing/cooking them. Generous support is given to people who want to sell this stuff (fresh wild leafy produce) professionally, too.
Country Germany Region Niedersachsen, Wendland
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Salvia Divinorum | Buy Salvia Divinorum
Looking to grow salvia plants of various strains? We are working on everything from salvia extracts to salvia plants themselves. They really are a beautiful plant if you have seen them when in flower. Amazing.
Country United States Region US
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akha world
Ethnobotany of the Akha in Thailand.
Country Italy
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Digital Nature
Wild-plants in germany
Country Germany
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Plants and Fungi - Pflanzenbilder
Rare Plants and Fungi in germany
Country Germany
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Earthshore Co. Herbal Remedies
Herb Plants and Natural Remedies have been widely used for centuries. We carry many types of fragrance oils, and natural products.
Country United States
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Online Flowers Guide
Online Flowers Guide gives you the best advice on flowers for your garden. It provides valuable information on a great variety of flowers, their meanings and the meaning of their colors.
Country Romania Region Cluj Napoca
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The 3 Foragers
We are a family of 3 who enjoy foraging for wild foods and fungi in the Northeastern United States. We provide information on identification, gathering techniques, and recipes for food preparation of common native plants and invasive species. Conservation and responsible foraging are also discussed. Photos, links to resources, and book reviews are also on the blog.
Country United States Region Northeast
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Lawnopedia
The Lawnopedia provides a huge and free database profiling hundreds of different types of invasive plants and turfgrasses. Based on decades of research conducted at the Scotts Training Institute®.
Country United States Region Ohio
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Quad Cities Edible Landscape
Food sustainability group for those that live in Iowa and Illinois in the United States with a focus on Edible Landscaping, Forest Farming, Wild Edibles, and Gardening. We discuss the plants that grow well in our Upper Midwest climate and especially like native plants. We have plant and seed swaps. Please join us if you live in Iowa or Illinois.
Country United States Region Iowa and Illinois
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Balkan Ecology Project
The Balkan Ecology Project (BALKEP) is a permaculture-inspired, grassroots project based in Eastern Europe (Bulgaria). BALKEP is devoted to the design and exploration of ecologically-sound human habitats and serves as a demonstration site for local residents, communities and visitors from abroad. Our efforts aim to develop thoughtful approaches to food, shelter, community and commerce, while promoting and preserving the unique biological diversity associated with the Balkan region.
Country Bulgaria Region Shipka
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How to look after orchids
The site includes care information on various genera of orchids, orchid descriptions, and general orchid care instructions.
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