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01. Common Yarrow( Achillea millefolium )

Herb, perennial Bloom : June-October

Origin : Europe, Central Asia, North AmericaEnvironment : all open sites; on dry to fresh, rich soils; sunny

Climate : temperate, cool

Notes :The Common Yarrows botanical name comes from the Greek hero Achilles

and is an old medicinal plant. Ethereal oils and alkaloids are parts ofthe plant juice and they are used to treat indigestion, diarrhea,

flatulence and more. In combination with sunlight the juice ofthe Common Yarrow can cause some skin inflammations.

model 1

53 centimetres

model 2

50 centimetres

model 3

43 centimetres


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02. Garlic Mustard( Alliaria petiolata )

Herb, annual to perennial Bloom : April-July

Origin : Europe, Western Asia, Northwestern AfricaEnvironment : forests, path sides; on loose, moist, rich calcareous soil

Climate : temperate

Notes :If the leaves of the Garlic Mustard are crushed, they smell and taste like real

Garlic. Some mustard oils are responsible for the special scent and tasteof this plant. Hence the common name Garlic Mustard. It is an old

medicinal plant. Although it tastes slightly bitter, in the Middle Agesit was used as substitute for salt and as spice for salad.

model 1

80 centimetres

model 2

70 centimetres

model 3

80 centimetres


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03. Mugwort( Artemisia vulgaris )

Herb, perennial Bloom : July-October

Origin : Europe, Western Asia, Northwestern Africa, North AmericaEnvironment : path sides, wasteland; on sandy and loamy, rich soil; sunny

Climate : temperate

Notes :The Mugwort spreads through the entire temperate climate zone and is oneof the oldest medicinal plants in the world. Mugwort contains ethereal oils(cineole and a small amount of the toxic thujon) and in some countries

it is popular as spice for meat dishes. After drying the MugwortPlant becomes a very common tea.

model 1

60 centimetres

model 2

50 centimetres

model 3

50 centimetres


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04. Daisy( Bellis perennis )

Herb, perennial Bloom : February-December

Origin : Europe, Middle EastEnvironment : meadows, pasturelands, lawns; on fresh, rich soil; sunny

Climate : large climate range

Notes :The botanical genus name for the Daisy may come from the Latin word bellusto describe the beautifully shaped flower. It is widespread in all grasslands andit is frost resistant up to -15C. At night and during rainfall the flowers close

as a useful protection mechanism. Daisy contains different saponinesand has an anti-inflammatory and blood cleansing effect.

model 1

15 centimetres

model 2

16 centimetres

model 3

8 centimetres


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05. Cornflower( Centaurea cyanus )

Herb, annual Bloom : June-September

Origin : Europe, Western AsiaEnvironment : fields, wasteland; on sandy and loamy, rich soil; sunnyClimate : Mediterranean (hot, dry summers and mild, humid winters)

Notes :The origin of the Cornflower is the Mediterranean region, but it was scattered

all over the world by cultivation of grains. By using different herbicides inagriculture for many years the Cornflower is a very rare species today. It is an

important source for honey and contains the organic blue dye (centaurine).

model 1

24 centimetres

model 2

21 centimetres

model 3

28 centimetres


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06. Greater Celandine( Chelidonium maius )

Herb, perennial Bloom : April-October

Origin : Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, Northern AfricaEnvironment : path sides; on fresh, loamy, rich soil; shady

Climate : temperate

Notes :The Greater Celandine is a medicinal plant and it is extremely toxic. This plantblooms from the time the swallows arrive until they migrate. This explains the

botanical genus name, which comes from the Greek word for swallow

(chelidon). Different alkaloids are part of the yellow plant juice, so itirritates skin and eyes. Its curative effect against warts is controversial,so it should only be used under medical supervision.

model 1

40 centimetres

model 2

43 centimetres

model 3

44 centimetres


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07. Ox-Eye Daisy( Chrysanthemum leucanthemum )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-October

Origin : Europe, AsiaEnvironment : meadows, medium dry lawns, fallows; on any soil

Climate : mild

Notes :The Ox-Eye Daisy, also known as the Common Roadside Daisy, has very low

demands. Very low nutrients will favor a better and faster growth whilemowing lets it grow like a carpet. It is very popular as ornamental plant

and therefore it exists all over the world, but its origin is Europe.

model 1

23 centimetres

model 2

36 centimetres

model 3

25 centimetres


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Grass, perennial Bloom : June-August

Origin : Europe, Northern Asia, Northern Africa, Southern AmericaEnvironment : lawns, fields, path sides; on fresh, rich soil; sunny


Notes :The Couch Grass is one of the most famous and dangerous weeds in the world.If there is an appearance of a large quantity of this grass, the soil can dry out.

Moreover its subterranean tillers can destroy all soft obstacles like

potato tubers or similar components of plants. On the otherhand it is very popular as cattle feed in agriculture.

08. Couch Grass( Elytrigia repens)

model 140 centimetres

model 2

80 centimetres

model 3

40 centimetres


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Herb, annual Bloom : May-September

Origin : Europe, Asia, Northwestern Africa, North AmericaEnvironment : path sides, undergrowth, wasteland; fresh, loamy, rich wet soil

Climate : temperate

Notes :The Cleavers has small burrs on stem, leaves and fruits which help it to stick onother plants, furs and clothing. In former times it is said that a girl has a secret

lover, if she unknowingly had a Cleavers on her back and if the Cleavers

fall down, the stems show the first letter of the lovers name.

09. Cleavers( Galium aparine )

model 1

42 centimetres

model 2

34 centimetres

model 3

31 centimetres


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10. Herb Robert( Geranium robertianum )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-October

Origin : Europe, Asia, Northwestern Africa, Northern and Central AmericaEnvironment : forests, quarries, rubble piles; dry, rich soil; shady

Climate : temperate

Notes :The Herb Robert is an old medicinal plant. The botanical species name as wellas the common species name was given by the natural scientist Carl Linn.

He called this plant robertianum, because one of his acquaintances

had a very strange body odor and his name was Robert.

model 1

13 centimetres

model 2

15 centimetres

model 3

20 centimetres


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11. German Chamomile( Matricaria recutita )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-September

Origin : Europe, Central Asia, Middle EastEnvironment : fields, fallows, wasteland, path sides; loamy, poor soil

Climate : temperate

Notes :Until today one of the most common medicinal plants is the German

Chamomile. The whole plant, but primarily the flowers contain ethereal oils.Brewing the flowers produces a valuable substance the anti-inflammatory

chamazulen. Used as tea or as additive for bathing the leavesand the flowers exert a soothing influence.


model 2

13 centimetres

model 3

40 centimetres


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12. Field Poppy( Papaver dubium )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-June

Origin : Europe, Middle EastEnvironment : fields, wasteland, gravels; dry, loamy, poor soil; sunny

Climate : temperate

Notes :The Field Poppy contains a small amount of toxic alkaloids. For a long time it

was impossible to distinguish this species from other Poppy species. Thereforeit got the name dubium, the Latin word for doubtful. In contrast to the

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Field Poppy is not used as medicinal plant.

model 1

52 centimetres

model 2

50 centimetres

model 3

100 centimetres


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Origin : Europe, Northern AfricaEnvironment : path sides, wasteland, pasturelands; compressed, poor soil


Notes :The Common Plantain prefers growing on soils, which are compressed bywalking and it stands winter flooding. If the weather is humid, the seeds

become congested in this condition they stick to paws and shoes.

Native Americans called it footprint of the white man, becausethe first settlers brought it all over the continent.

13. Common Plantain( Plantago maior )

model 1

5 centimetres

model 2

10 centimetres

model 3

8 centimetres


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Grass, annual Bloom : January-November

Origin : Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, America, AustraliaEnvironment : path sides, lawns; on fresh, loamy, rich soil


Notes :The Annual Blue Grass is a real cosmopolitan plant it grows from the coast to

the high mountains. Further, it needs the shortest developing time of allgrasses (less than 2 months) and is very useful on pasturelands.

Around watering places it can prevent bogs with its fast growth.The weight of 1000 seeds is less than 0.3 g.

14. Annual Blue Grass( Poa annua )

model 1

7 centimetres

model 2

5 centimetres

model 3

10 centimetres


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Herb, perennial Bloom : May-August

Origin : Europe, Asia, Northern AfricaEnvironment : meadows, humid forests, wasteland; moist, loamy rich soil

Climate : temperate

Notes :The botanical genus name of the Creeping Buttercup points to the small, bent,green fruits (ranunculus means small frog). At shallow banks it sometimes

reaches to the water and lives there immersed. Leaves of such individuals

are longer and more narrow. Often hybrids with other similarspecies of Ranunculus are produced.

15. Creeping Buttercup( Ranunculus repens )

model 1

28 centimetres

model 2

27 centimetres

model 3

30 centimetres


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16. Garden Sorrel( Rumex acetosa )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-August

Origin : Europe, Asia, North AmericaEnvironment : meadows, pasturelands, wasteland; fresh, deep, wet loamy soil

Climate : temperate

Notes :The Garden Sorrel contains vitamin C and is used as spice for many meals andas side dish for salad. Large amounts of it have detrimental effects because ofits oxalic acid. In former times it was said that Sorrel brings a large number of

children, if infertile women wear it on their left arm as amulet.

model 1

21 centimetres

model 2

26 centimetres



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17. Dandelion( Taraxacum officinale )

Herb, perennial Bloom : April-October

Origin : Europe, Asia, North AmericaEnvironment : meadows, woods, wasteland; on dry, sandy, loamy, rich soil


Notes :The botanical genus name comes from the word taraxis, which means

inflammation of the eye. It points the fact that this plant was used for eyediseases as long as anyone can remember. The seeds are important food

for many birds and insects (nectar) and the flowers close during badweather. It has well-known diuretic properties.

model 1

2 centimetres

model 2

22 centimetres

model 3

20 centimetres


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18. White Clover( Trifolium repens )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-October

Origin : Europe, Asia, Northwestern and Southern Africa, North AmericaEnvironment : meadows, pasturelands, path sides; on fresh, loamy, rich soil

Climate : temperate, coolNotes :

The White Clover, the original Shamrock of Ireland, has very low demands onthe soil and the climate. Its roots can reach a length of nearly 1 m and it is

often used as fodder plant. White Clover and special Rhizobium bacterium forma symbiotic relationship. From the number of its leaves the botanical genus

name was derived tria means three and folium is the word for leaves.

model 1

11 centimetres

model 2

10 centimetres

model 3

20 centimetres


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19. Stinging Nettle( Urtica dioica)


Origin : Europe, Asia, AmericaEnvironment : path sides, wasteland, forests; on fresh, wet, rich soil


Notes :The Stinging Nettle is very famous for its stinging hair, which are painful on skinbecause of its formic acid and an additional toxic substance. It is an important

medicinal plant and used for rheumatism and arthritis. But its also

appreciated as tea, for salads, and as main ingredient in thedressing for the risotto con le ortiche.

model 1

110 centimetres

model 2

100 centimetres

model 3

82 centimetres


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20. Pansy( Viola spec. )

Herb, perennial Bloom : April-June

Origin : Europe, Asia, North AmericaEnvironment : forests, meadows, embankments; most soil; sunny to shady

Climate : temperate, cool

Notes :The Pansy is one of the oldest medicinal plants and was used for epilepsy and

headache in former times. An old legend tells about a Pansy, which had atempting odor; everbody wanted to smell it while trampling on all grains around

it; therefore the Pansy asked God to take away its sweet odor since then itstopped smelling (Only wild growing species are fragrant).

model 1

12 centimetres

model 2

11 centimetres

model 3

10 centimetres


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