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Questions tagged [plant-uses]

Tag for questions about using plants

Use this tag for all questions about the different uses a plant may have. For example, you may have a plant that does very well, and wish to use the foliage or crop for something.

This tag should be used with the relevant tag(s) for the plant(s) in question. A more specific tag should also be used instead, if appropriate: eg. culinary uses will probably require a more specific tag instead.

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Are stinging nettles commonly used for security?

Stinging nettles are known to be a common annoyance. Are there any examples of nettles being used to deter intruders in combination with other methods of physical security (perimeter fences) Also are they practical considering the speed at which…
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How do I use sassafras?

I have a lot of sassafras growing, and they drop a lot of branches. I have been piling them up and burning them, and using the ashes in the garden. Is there a way to use the branches like propagation or flavoring with them instead of burning them?
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What is the usage of French Lavender ( lavandula dentata )?

Anyone know the usage of french lavender, aka Lavandula dentata, the fringed one? Whenever I googled this name, most of the information is generally about the growing condition and the basic information, but not the usage. Is it edible? I've heard…
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Invasive herb w/ tiny white flowers

I have a medium pot where I've been trying to raise a guava tree until it can be definitely placed. Then I've been out for 2 weeks and when I came back, there was an invasive plant spreading all around, coming from its pot and, since I already grow…
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