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Elaeocarpus Oblongus   The Elaeocarpus Oblongus tree found at Kaas plateau of India Elaeocarpus is a genus of tropical and subtropical trees distributed from Madagascar in the west through India, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Japan, and Australia to New Zealand, Fiji and Hawaii in the east with its estimated about 350 species. In India, most of the species grow in the Himalayan region. Elaeocarpus species possess many biologically active molecules they are Indolizilidine alkaloids, Triterpenes, Tannin such as Geraniin and 3, 4, 5-tri methoxy geraniin, Grandisines, Rudrakine, and Flavonoids; Quercitin. Most of the Elaeocarpus species have exhibited Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Anti-anxiety and Analgesic, Antidepressant and Antihypertensive activities. The ancient literature shows in Elaeocarpus was used as Ayurvedic medicine, but biological studies revealed that a number of other therapeutic uses of this genus make known its species as the chief source of multi-use me...

Shooting Star Flower The common shooting star plant is native to North American valleys and mountains. The plant may be found growing wild in low elevation areas in spring or in summer where consistent moisture is available. Growing shooting star wildflowers in the native home garden is easy and produces masses of the attractive blooms having yellow or lavender collars. Common shooting star blooms in mid-spring from May to June. The plant forms rosettes of long narrow leaves and singular slender stems. The flowers hang in umbels from the stems and are white to bright pink. The petals grow backward and up, away from the reproductive organs of the plant. These dangle down from the center and maybe a pale yellow, pink or even soft purple color. Flower color combinations are blue-purple, yellow-orange or pink-red. The common shooting star is a member of the Primrose family and is a natural part of the prairie garden. These wildflowers are found in wetlands to semi-arid prair...

Lily of the Valley Dark green leaves form a dense mat close to the soil, from which arching stems support small bell-shaped flowers, which are most commonly white or occasionally pink. With a heady, strong fragrance, the Lily of the Valley is popular not only for its scent but also for its ground-covering, spreading properties in shady conditions. It also produces small berries, which tend to be red or orange. Lily of the Valley is native to the northern hemisphere and certain varieties can be found in countries such as America, China, and Japan. It likes a sheltered, moist habitat in either full or partial shade. Convallaria majalis is sold in the spring as cut flowers and as a small potted plant. It can be planted from January to December and usually flowers between June and September. The seeds can be sown in containers or trays in a cold frame or greenhouse. Lily of the Valley can also be propagated by dividing mature plants in the autumn. Belonging to the Asparaga...