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Aug 5, 2014 10:59 AM CST
Name: D Brawner
Daufuskie Island SC (Zone 8b)
I think this is everything let me know if i missed something.
The '*' is for new/changed, '-' is remove, '?' is asking for your thoughts.

*Edible Parts:
Fruit
Flower
*Bark
*Stem
*Leaves
*Roots
*Bulb/Tuber
*Seeds/Nuts
*Sap

*Eating Methods:
*Tea
*Culinary Herb/Spice
*Raw
*Cooked
?Fermented?


*Suitable locations: -
houseplant/indoors
terrariums
bog gardening
Alpine/rock gardens
Espalier
Water gardens
Topiary
-Street Tree (i assumed this could be noted by checking pollution resistant)
*beach front/salt spray
xeriscaping
Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree

*Wildlife Attractant:
Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
*Other Beneficial Insects
?Herbivores?

*Resistant Too:
*Birds
*Deer
*Squares
*Gophers/Voles
*Rabbit
*Fire
*Flooding
*Drought
*Tramping
*Polution
?Disease?

*Medical Users:
*Analgesic – relieves pain
*Anti-inflammatory – reduces inflammation
*Antioxidant – prevents cell damage
*Antipyretic – reduces fever
*Antiseptic – inhibits or prevents decay or growth of bacteria
*Antispasmodic – relieves or prevents spasms and cramps
*Aphrodisiac – increases sexual desire
*Appetizer – increases appetite
*Astringent – slows bleeding or mucus discharge
*Carminative – prevents gas forming or aids in expelling
*Demulcent – soothes and relieves irritation of inflamed mucous membranes
*Dentrifrice – cleans teeth and gums
*Digestive – assists digestion
*Diuretic – promotes production & excretion of urine
*Emetic – causes vomiting
*Emmenagogue – helps with menstrual problems
*Emollient – softens & soothes skin
*Expectorant – thins & ejects mucous
*Hepatic – aids liver function
*Laxative – promotes evacuation of the bowels
*Sedative – calms or reduces stress or anxiety, induces sleep
*Stimulant – increases activity or efficiency of a system or organ
*Tonic – restores and strengthens

Utility Uses:
Erosion control
Guardian plant
Groundcover
Shade Tree
Will Naturalize
Good as a cover crop
*Timber vs Useful for timber production
*Fodder/Forage vs Suitable for forage
Winter interest vs provides winter interest
Flowering Tree
*Dry Arrangements vs Dried Flower
Cut flower
Suitable as Annual

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