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We have two photos today, as I'm conserving pictures now that they're running a tad low (send yours in, people!). But these are good ones.First, reader Julian Cattaneo from Canada sent us a gorgeo

Ambrette Seed obtained from Abelmoschus moschatus is an extremely aromatic frost hardy plant that has many medicinal and perfumery applications and is a native plant to India. It belongs to the Mallow family. The seed of the plant (from where the essential oil is extracted) has a sweet, floral and heady fragrance when ground, often compared to animal musk which is why its latin name of moschatus (Literally latin for Musk) is used. It goes by a variety of names around the world such as Annual Hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, Muskdana, Musk Mallow, Musk Okra, Musk Seeds, Ornamental Okra, Rose Mallow Seeds, Tropical Jewel hibiscus, and Yorka Okra Traditional Attributes of Ambrette Seed:- Almost always used (as an oil) for its musky fragrance in the high end perfume industry, it is also used by aromatherapists although its expense makes it a very considered choice in this area Ambrette Seed is a complex heady and rich fragrance with evident woody and heavy musky tones. It most often used in oriental and blends intended for the masculine market by the perfume industry. The plant has many culinary uses too. The seeds are added to coffee specifically by Arabic cultures whilst the unripe pods (“musk okra”), the leaves and new shoots are eaten as vegetables. Tobacco is sometimes flavoured with the ground seed or the flowers of the plant. Major Constituents of Ambrette Seed :- Farnesyl acetate Farnesol Ambrettolide Decyl acetate Dodecyl acetate Under the terms of Etsy's Medical Drug Claims policy, sellers on Etsy are forbidden to share knowledge of the traditional or medicinal uses of their products. It would be beneficial for you to research a product we feature prior to placing any order. Message us via ‘Etsy Conversations and we will try to assist with any information we can This information and the products themselves have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health concern or condition you would be wise to consult your doctor or a qualified practitioner

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Image 1379047 is of common horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) plant(s). It is by Zelimir Borzan at University of Zagreb. 1. Inflorescence is a terminal upright panicle. The flowers are bisexual; the upper ones functionally male, those below protogynous. - 2. The leafs are compound, consisting of 5 to 7 leaflets of which the medial is the largest. - 3. Ripe, three-valved leathery, prickly capsules: one is closed (a) the another one is just opening (b). - 4. Ripe seed (conker) in dorsal (c) and basal (d) sides, the latter with large, light-colored hilum. - 5. Winter-branchlet; buds are large, the terminal ones the largest, viscid, resinous, reddish-brown to nearly black. Leaf-scars are large, shield-shaped or irregular. After Hempel & Wilhelm, 1889. Photos and explanations from the book: Zelimir Borzan.

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Also known as chickenwort, craches, maruns, or winterweed.

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Today in geosystems, we learned how to draw a weather station model. Looking at it, I realized that this chart could make some great sigils for weather magic! Put together the model for the weather...

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Mustard seeds can be a reliable but ultimately potent way to help us stay warm. Do you know the power of mustard seeds?

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