#noxius weed

[eopederson]

Morning glories (Convolvulaceae) Climbing a Chian Link Fence, Fairfax, 2020.

[diegobonetto]

In season now: african olives

On this article we talk about a serious weed of greater Sydney, as in Noxious weed. One of those plants that the government and land manager spend millions in trying to contain in NSW alone: African olives -olea europeae subspecies cuspidata-

This small tree -up to 10 meters tall- was first introduced to Australia back in early 1800s, as a fast growing, much branching, little effort edge plant. Boy it went wild.

It now covers extensive areas of the Sydney area and is declared as a priority species to be controlled in both government and private land. 

This is also a delicious plant, closely related to the commercial olive (indeed a subspecies) it carries the same characteristics and medicinal benefit. Olive fruits are widely used, especially in the Mediterranean, as a relish and flavouring for foods. The fruit is usually pickled or cured with water, brine, oil, salt or lye. They can also be dried in the sun and eaten without curing. The cured fruits are eaten as a relish, or used in breads, soups, salads etc. ‘Olives schiacciate’ are olives picked green, crushed, cured in oil and used as a salad. The fruit contains 20 – 50µ vitamin D per 100g.

The main issue here is size, this trees were never bread for big fruits, indeed, this is a wild tree. Yet the seed is rich in an edible non-drying oil, that is used in salads and cooking and, because of its distinct flavour, is considered a condiment. There are various grades of the oil, the finest (known as ‘Extra Virgin’) is produced by cold pressing the seeds without using heat or chemical solvents. Other grades of the oil come from seeds that are heated (which enables more oil to be expressed but has a deleterious effect on the quality) or from using chemical solvents on seed that has already been pressed for higher grades of oil. Olive oil is mono-unsaturated and regular consumption is thought to reduce the risk of circulatory diseases. The seed contains albumen, it is the only seed known to do this and an edible manna is obtained from the tree.

One on the best uses I heard from a while is by Trolley'd a local mobile bar, who harvest the fruit to make a tincture for dirty martinis, now that's a good way to deal with the spread.

I think the biggest missed opportunity here is in the foliage though, as olive leaves extract is a much priced immune system booster. The leaves are antiseptic, astringent, febrifuge and sedative. A decoction is used in treating obstinate fevers, they also have a tranquillising effect on nervous tension and hypertension. Experimentally, they have been shown to decrease blood sugar levels by 17 – 23%. Externally, they are applied to abrasions. The bark is astringent, bitter and febrifuge. It is said to be a substitute for quinine in the treatment of malaria. In warm countries the bark exudes a gum-like substance that has been used as a vulnerary (a medicine used in the healing of wounds).

More? Talk to any wood turner and they will tell you how much they'd like to put their hands on some good sized piece of African Olive timber, as it is very hard, heavy, beautifully grained, takes a fine polish and is slightly fragrant.

TIP: a distinctive feature of the plant is in the leaf. The very tip of it has a tiny 'hook'. Get hooked on the olives I say. I'm sure there's a marketing campaign right there.

So, when are we starting to turn a problem into a possible economic wonder? We have african olives coming out of our ears after all, let's harvest, rather than destroy.

Check out Wild Food Map for locations of some. Try the little black olives now in season and juicy, you'll be surprised :)

[fantasyinvader]

So, we know that the “Crimson Flower” was meant to be the safflower in Japanese, while the translators changed some lines so it implied it was meant to be a red rose.

A safflower is means attractiveness to others, using it’s sharp spines and sticky webbing to catch good luck or love. Giving one is usually done with the underlying message of attracting a new lover or even spouse. A single red rose, on the other hand, simply means “I love you.”

So, in Japanese the route’s name could represent how attractive of an option it was and how it caught Byleth. This could tie into how the devs talked about how they expected players (likely the male demographic) to choose Black Eagles because Edelgard was an attractive woman, or the red herrings and attempts to garner sympathy from the player. It could tie into the deceptive nature of Crimson Flower in this regard, as the meaning of the flower is shared within the carthamaus genus. Safflowers are a type of thistle, and other members of the family are considered weeds, either as invasive species or noxius weeds meaning they can be harmful to the environment around them.

Compare this to the romantic notions of a rose. By singing how she is a red rose, Edelgard is talking about how she is in love with Byleth. No real downside to the language, unless we take the old expression every rose has it’s thorns. While Edelgard may love Byleth rather than simply swaying them to her side, there’s a danger to her as well. I’m not really sure if it works as well though, because there’s a difference between “I want to attract you” and “I love you.” It ultimately paints Edelgard’s attempts in a more romantic light, rather than the possibility that she’s simply using you to her own ends.

Plus, a safflower fits better with Edelgard’s other symbolism.

This is not the first time I’ve had to dabble in flower language.

[nkogneatho]

Pasi. Here to join your other collab. Since I have absolutely no self control. (but also I really love you and your ideas) But can I join your Noxius collab with Tendou + fem!reader + edibles/weed?

hehe thank you♡ and thank you for participating in each of my collabs😚🥺

I'll add you for Tendou. 😚

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How To Start Sandalwood [Chandan] Tree Cultivation In India

Sandalwood [Chandan] Tree Cultivation

Sandalwood trees are popular for its beautiful fragrance and its wood materials are used from centuries. In India, sandalwood tree also popular as a Chandan or Srigandha and it is the most expensive tree plant.

It is an evergreen tree and it is mostly used in cosmetic, therapeutic, commercial and medicinal. The maximum height of sandalwood tree is 13 to 16 meter and 100 cm to 200 cm girth. Sandalwood tree found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, and Pacific Islands.

sandalwood tree family:Santalaceae

sandalwood tree scientific name: Santalum album

In Indian tradition, Sandalwood trees are a special place and it used from cradle to cremation. It is also used in Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, aromatherapy, soap industry, and perfumery so, the commercial value of sandalwood tree or oil is very high in the Indian market.

Sandalwood has many varieties and these different varieties are available in the worldwide. Basically, there are two famous varieties of sandalwood which have a very high commercial value in the market. Sandalwood leaves are also used for animal fodder.

Indian sandalwood

Australian sandalwood

The Sandalwood trees are ready for harvesting after 30 years of cultivation. If you are using organic cultivation method then you can get the sandalwood tree in 10 to 15 years. In India, there are two sandalwood colors are available white, yellow, and red.

The best part of this sandalwood farming is that you can also grow sandalwood tree as an intercrop in Malabar Neem plantation.

Sandalwood Tree Cultivation Details Required

If you are farmer or investor and planning for sandalwood tree cultivation then you can require proper climate, soil, land, plant selection, fertilizers, and irrigation. Before start cultivation, you must make proper project planning, calculate the expenses and profit, and note how much investment required for this cultivation.

Which type of climate required for sandalwood?

Sandalwood tree can almost grow in every type soil, climate and temperature. Sandalwood tree crop requires hot atmosphere and it grows better in humid climatic conditions.

Sandalwood tree cultivation also needs the temperature in between 12° and 35°C.  It is the perfect temperature for good growth of sandalwood tree.  At 600 and 1050 meters altitudes, this sandalwood tree plant grows well.

Soil Requirement of Sandalwood Tree Cultivation

If you are planning for the sandalwood tree cultivation then you may require well-drained soils which have a good organic object. The red sandy loam soils are also suitable for the sandalwood tree and you get the high yield crop.

A Soil test is must require for checking the nutrient requirements for the sandalwood plantation are present or not in the soil. Sandalwood tree cultivation requires pH of the soil in between 6.5 to 7.5 with a little bit of alkaline.

Before starting plantation of sandalwood tree plow the field until you get excellent tilth and weed free soil. Also, prepare the soil in such a way that the water in heavy rain or floods is easily come out from the drain.

Sandalwood cultivation process can be done by seeds and vegetatively through tissue culture.

Common Pests and Diseases in Sandalwood Tree CultivationInsect Pests Of Sandalwood

Defoliators

Calodia kirkaldyiNielson

Cardiococcus bivalvata(Green)

Eumeta crameri(Westwood)

Hotea nigrorufaWalker

Hyposidra talacaWalker

Nyctemera lacticinia(Cramer)

Purpuricenus sanguinolentus(Olivier)

Tajuria cippus(Fabricius)

Teratodes monticollis(Gray)

Toxoptera aurantii(Boyer de Fonscolombe)

Trabala vishnou (Lefèbvre)

Diseases of sandalwood

Pulvinaria psidii Mask

Coccid

Black Spot fungal

Phytoplasma

Phellinus noxius

How To Plant Sandalwood Tree?

In sandalwood tree cultivation sowing mainly done by the seeds. When sandalwood tree plants are 15 to 20 years old then in August to march you can collect the seeds from the sandalwood.

The collected seeds are well-treated and dried in sunlight before seminate on nursery beds. There are two types of seed beds are available in the nursery for the sowing sandalwood seeds.

sunken

raised beds

After in 7 to 8 months, a seedling grows up to 30 to 35 cm on nursery beds and they are ready for the transfer in the main field.

When you prepare soil or land for cultivation then at the same time also digging 45 x 45 x 45 cm size of a pit for planting the sandalwood seedlings.

Before planting the seedlings make sure any water will not stable in pits. If some water in pits then relinquishes the pits below the sunlight for some days. You must keep the 10 feet plant to plant distance. After four years of planting, you will get the flower on sandalwood tree.

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How To Start Sandalwood Tree Cultivation In India

Sandalwood Tree Cultivation

Sandalwood trees are popular for its beautiful fragrance and its wood materials are used from centuries. In India, sandalwood tree also popular as a Chandan or Srigandha and it is the most expensive tree plant. It is an evergreen tree and it is mostly used in cosmetic, therapeutic, commercial and medicinal. The maximum height of sandalwood tree is 13 to 16 meter and 100 cm to 200 cm girth. Sandalwood tree found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, and Pacific Islands. sandalwood tree family:Santalaceae sandalwood tree scientific name: Santalum album In Indian tradition, Sandalwood trees are a special place and it used from cradle to cremation. It is also used in Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, aromatherapy, soap industry, and perfumery so, the commercial value of sandalwood tree or oil is very high in the Indian market. Sandalwood has many varieties and these different varieties are available in the worldwide. Basically, there are two famous varieties of sandalwood which have a very high commercial value in the market. Sandalwood leaves are also used for animal fodder. Indian sandalwood Australian sandalwood The Sandalwood trees are ready for harvesting after 30 years of cultivation. If you are using organic cultivation method then you can get the sandalwood tree in 10 to 15 years. In India, there are two sandalwood colors are available white, yellow, and red. The best part of this sandalwood farming is that you can also grow sandalwood tree as an intercrop in Malabar Neem plantation.

Sandalwood Tree Cultivation Details Required

If you are farmer or investor and planning for sandalwood tree cultivation then you can require proper climate, soil, land, plant selection, fertilizers, and irrigation. Before start cultivation, you must make proper project planning, calculate the expenses and profit, and note how much investment required for this cultivation. Which type of climate required for sandalwood? Sandalwood tree can almost grow in every type soil, climate and temperature. Sandalwood tree crop requires hot atmosphere and it grows better in humid climatic conditions. Sandalwood tree cultivation also needs the temperature in between 12° and 35°C.  It is the perfect temperature for good growth of sandalwood tree.  At 600 and 1050 meters altitudes, this sandalwood tree plant grows well. Soil Requirement of Sandalwood Tree Cultivation If you are planning for the sandalwood tree cultivation then you may require well-drained soils which have a good organic object. The red sandy loam soils are also suitable for the sandalwood tree and you get the high yield crop. A Soil test is must require for checking the nutrient requirements for the sandalwood plantation are present or not in the soil. Sandalwood tree cultivation requires pH of the soil in between 6.5 to 7.5 with a little bit of alkaline. Before starting plantation of sandalwood tree plow the field until you get excellent tilth and weed free soil. Also, prepare the soil in such a way that the water in heavy rain or floods is easily come out from the drain. Sandalwood cultivation process can be done by seeds and vegetatively through tissue culture. Common Pests and Diseases in Sandalwood Tree Cultivation Insect Pests Of Sandalwood Defoliators CalodiakirkaldyiNielson Cardiococcusbivalvata(Green) Eumetacrameri(Westwood) HoteanigrorufaWalker HyposidratalacaWalker Nyctemeralacticinia(Cramer) Purpuricenussanguinolentus(Olivier) Tajuriacippus(Fabricius) Teratodesmonticollis(Gray) Toxopteraaurantii(Boyer de Fonscolombe) Trabalavishnou (Lefèbvre) Diseases of sandalwood Pulvinariapsidii Mask Coccid Black Spot fungal Phytoplasma Phellinus noxius How To Plant Sandalwood Tree?  In sandalwood tree cultivation sowing mainly done by the seeds. When sandalwood tree plants are 15 to 20 years old then in August to march you can collect the seeds from the sandalwood. The collected seeds are well-treated and dried in sunlight before seminate on nursery beds. There are two types of seed beds are available in the nursery for the sowing sandalwood seeds.   sunken raised beds After in 7 to 8 months, a seedling grows up to 30 to 35 cm on nursery beds and they are ready for the transfer in the main field. When you prepare soil or land for cultivation then at the same time also digging 45 x 45 x 45 cm size of a pit for planting the sandalwood seedlings. Before planting the seedlings make sure any water will not stable in pits. If some water in pits then relinquishes the pits below the sunlight for some days. You must keep the 10 feet plant to plant distance. After four years of planting, you will get the flower on sandalwood tree.   Read the full article