"chips may be prepared with sliced vegetables that are fried, deep-fried, baked, dehydrated, or simply dried. Vegetable chips may be produced from a variety of root vegetables and leaf vegetables, such as carrot, turnip, parsnip, beet, radish, taro root, sweet potato, garlic, zucchini, cassava, kale, spinach, fennel and jicama, among others. Some baked versions utilize vegetables that are sliced, lightly tossed in oil, and then oven-baked until crisp. Vegetable chips prepared using this method have been described as more healthful compared to deep fried chips, particularly when prepared using ""heart-healthy"" olive oil. Simple versions are prepared by slicing vegetables and"
"greens, Savoy, kohlrabi, and gai lan (""Brassica oleracea""), turnip, napa cabbage, bomdong, bok choy and rapini (""Brassica rapa""), rocket salad/arugula (""Eruca sativa""), garden cress (""Lepidium sativum""), watercress (""Nasturtium officinale"") and radish (""Raphanus"") and a few spices like horseradish (""Armoracia rusticana""), ""Brassica"", wasabi (""Eutrema japonicum""), white, Indian and black mustard (""Sinapis alba"", ""Brassica juncea"" and ""B. nigra"" respectively). Vegetable oil is produced from the seeds of several species such as ""Brassica napus"" (rapeseed oil), perhaps providing the largest volume of vegetable oils of any species. Woad (""Isatis tinctoria"") was used in the past to produce a blue textile dye (indigo), but"
"Eucalyptus pseudoglobulus Eucalyptus pseudoglobulus, commonly known as Gippsland blue gum, is a Eucalypt species native to Victoria and the southeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia. It is called also Victorian eurabbie, bastard eurabbie, and blue gum. It is a tree growing to tall. The bark is mostly smooth, shedding in long strips to leave a white or greyish surface; sometimes with rough, partially shed bark at the base. The juvenile leaves are to long and broad, and the adult leaves to 35 cm long and broad. The inflorescence is 3 (or rarely 7) flowered. Many botanists consider ""Eucalyptus pseudoglobulus"""
"Bouteloua gracilis Bouteloua gracilis (blue grama) is a long-lived, warm-season (C4) perennial grass, native to North America. It is most commonly found from Alberta, Canada, east to Manitoba and south across the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and U.S. Midwest states, onto the northern Mexican Plateau in Mexico. Blue grama accounts for most of the net primary productivity in the shortgrass prairie of the central and southern Great Plains. It is a green or greyish, low-growing, drought-tolerant grass with limited maintenance. Blue grama grows on a wide array of topographic positions, and in a range of well-drained soil types, from fine-"
"Festuca glauca Festuca glauca, commonly known as blue fescue, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family, Poaceae. It is a commonly cultivated evergreen or semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial. Common names include blue fescue, blue mountain grass, and grey fescue. Originally described by French naturalist Dominique Villars, its scientific name ""glauca"" is derived from the Latin adjective ""glaucus"" ""pale blue-grey"". ""F. glauca"" is a clump-forming ornamental grass noted for its glaucous, finely-textured, blue-gray foliage. The foliage forms a dome-shaped, porcupine-like tuft of erect to arching, needle-like 9-ribbed blades, radiating upward and outward to a length of 140–180 mm. Light"
"popcornflower (""Plagiobothrys strictus""). This is a perennial grass forming dense clumps of somewhat waxy stems up to about a meter in maximum height. The inflorescence is an open array of thin branches bearing rough-haired, flattened, lance-shaped spikelets. The spikelets may be greenish to purple in color. Poa napensis Poa napensis is a rare species of grass known by the common name Napa bluegrass. It is endemic to Napa County, California, where it is known from only two occurrences near Calistoga. It grows in moist, mineral-rich soil around hot springs. The rare grass only occurs on private, unprotected land and depends"
"This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Helictotrichon sempervirens Helictotrichon sempervirens, or blue oat grass, is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family of true grasses, native to central and southwest European grasslands. It is a bunchgrass often used as an ornamental grass in garden design and landscaping. The foliage is pale green with a tinge of blue. It grows in an arching shape, up to tall by wide. The grass blooms with pale blue-green flowers in May to August. The plant is an evergreen perennial, although with summer drought stress semi-dormancy occurs."
"Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, known as blueblossom or blue blossom ceanothus, is an evergreen shrub in the genus ""Ceanothus"" that is endemic to California. The term 'Californian lilac' is also applied to this and other varieties of ceanothus, though it is not closely related to ""Syringa"", the true lilac. ""C. thyrsiflorus"" can grow more than tall in its native chaparral habitat. Flowers vary from different shades of blue to close to white. It is popular with birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. ""C. thyrsiflorus"" has been used in gardens extensively, and several cultivars have been selected. Popular garden varieties include:- ""Ceanothus"""
"Costanoan, or Ohlone, use(d) the hollow stems as drinking straws. The Navajo use(d) it as sheep and horse feed. Bouteloua gracilis Bouteloua gracilis (blue grama) is a long-lived, warm-season (C4) perennial grass, native to North America. It is most commonly found from Alberta, Canada, east to Manitoba and south across the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and U.S. Midwest states, onto the northern Mexican Plateau in Mexico. Blue grama accounts for most of the net primary productivity in the shortgrass prairie of the central and southern Great Plains. It is a green or greyish, low-growing, drought-tolerant grass with limited maintenance. Blue"
"The flowers are relatively simple and often grow in clusters. Many species, particularly the South American ones, are not blue, despite the common name. The genus includes species with blue, white, yellow, and purple petals, often with a contrasting centre. Of the species in the United States, the Western Blue-eyed Grass, ""Sisyrinchium bellum"", is sometimes found with white flowers, while the California Golden-eyed Grass, ""Sisyrinchium californicum"", has yellow flowers. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, based on the species ""Sisyrinchium bermudiana"" (commonly called ""Bermudiana""). ""Sisyrinchíon"" is the Greek word, recorded by Pliny and Theophrastus, for the Barbary"
"Japanese horticulture and art. Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations used the morning glory species ""Ipomoea alba"" to convert the latex from the ""Castilla elastica"" tree and also the guayule plant to produce bouncing rubber balls . The sulfur in the morning glory's juice served to vulcanize the rubber, a process predating Charles Goodyear's discovery by at least 3,000 years. Aztec priests in Mexico were also known to use the plant's hallucinogenic properties (see ""Rivea corymbosa""). ""Ipomoea aquatica"", known as water spinach, water morning glory, water convolvulus, ""ong-choy, kang-kung"", or swamp cabbage, is popularly used as a green vegetable, especially in East and"
"Alba', 'Cristata Major', 'McDonald', 'Cumberland Gap', 'Dash It All', 'Dick Butler', ‘Echo Ruffles’ (large purple blooms), 'Eco Little Bluebird', 'Eco Orchid Giant', 'Eco Purple Pomp', 'Eco Royal Ruffles', 'Eco White Angel', 'Edgar Anderson', 'Eyed Form', 'Gold Crest', 'Little Jay', 'Major', 'Millard', 'Navy Blue Gem', 'Pearl White', 'Pink', 'Powder Blue Giant', 'Shenandoah Sky',(pale blue blooms) 'Scio County', 'Skylands', 'Stormy Sky', 'Summer Sky' (deep blue blooms), 'Summer Storm', 'Tennessee White',(a white form)'Vein Mountain', 'Whisper' and 'White Pearl'. Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also handling"
"Ivy gourd is rich in beta-carotene. Coccinia grandis Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, tindora, and kowai fruit, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the southern Indian state of Kerala, where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable. In Southeast Asia, it is grown for its edible young shoots and edible fruits. Its native range extends from Africa to Asia, including India, the Philippines, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, eastern Papua New Guinea, and the Northern Territories,"
"Helictotrichon sempervirens Helictotrichon sempervirens, or blue oat grass, is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family of true grasses, native to central and southwest European grasslands. It is a bunchgrass often used as an ornamental grass in garden design and landscaping. The foliage is pale green with a tinge of blue. It grows in an arching shape, up to tall by wide. The grass blooms with pale blue-green flowers in May to August. The plant is an evergreen perennial, although with summer drought stress semi-dormancy occurs. The Latin name ""sempervirens"" literally means ""immortal"" but in botany means ""evergreen""."
"Brassica juncea Brassica juncea, commonly brown mustard, Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, leaf mustard, Oriental mustard and vegetable mustard, is a species of mustard plant. One subvariety is ""southern giant curled mustard"", which resembles a headless cabbage such as kale, but with a distinct horseradish or mustard flavor. It is also known as ""green mustard cabbage"". ""Brassica juncea"" cultivars can be divided into four major subgroups: integrifolia, juncea, napiformis, and tsatsai. In 100 grams, cooked mustard greens provide 26 calories and are a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value) of vitamins A, C and K which is especially"
"Eucalyptus bicostata Eucalyptus bicostata, commonly known as Victorian blue gum, Southern blue gum or Eurabbie, is a eucalypt species native to Victoria and eastern New South Wales, Australia. It grows in wet forests on fertile soils in sheltered areas in ranges away from the coast. Many botanists consider ""Eucalyptus bicostata"" to be a subspecies of ""Eucalyptus globulus"". This is supported by the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, but not by Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney where it is considered a distinct species. It is a tree growing to 40 m tall. The bark is mostly"
"in texture, bulkier, and less blue in color. Its stolons are less robust but it produces less seed and spreads vegetatively more often. It is more tolerant of soil salinity and more resistant to diseases. Digitaria didactyla Digitaria didactyla is a species of grass known by the common names blue couch, Queensland blue couch, blue serangoon grass, green serangoon grass, blue stargrass, and petit gazon (in Mauritius). It is native to Mauritius, Réunion, parts of mainland Africa, and Madagascar. It has been introduced widely outside its native range, mainly for use as a pasture and turf grass. It has naturalized"
"than blueberries. Rubus sieboldii Rubus sieboldii, the Molucca raspberry, is a flowering plant in the genus ""Rubus"". The species is native to Australia, and mid-western Asia, in the Himalaya Mountains and foothills. The shrubs prefer low wetland areas, with very good sun exposure, though the plants can tolerate moderate shade. The plant's leaves stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus. They are also abortifacient and astringent, lending to their use to treat urinary tract infections. Molucca Raspberries are edible, and contain large amounts of antioxidant power. They are rich with bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds, and show stronger radical"
"Poa Poa is a genus of about 500 species of grasses, native to the temperate regions of both hemispheres. Common names include meadow-grass (mainly in Europe and Asia), bluegrass (mainly in North America), tussock (some New Zealand species), and speargrass. ""Poa"" (πόα) is Greek for ""fodder"". ""Poa"" are members of the Pooideae subfamily of the Poaceae family. Bluegrass, which has green leaves, derives its name from the seed heads, which are blue when the plant is allowed to grow to its natural height of two to three feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters). The genus ""Poa"" includes both annual and perennial"
"blue flowers in late summer. There are several cultivars with flowers in shades of blue or white, including 'Blue Mist', 'Heavenly Blue', 'Longwood Blue', 'Dark Knight', 'Summer Sorbet' and 'Pershore'. The cultivars 'Arthur Simmonds', 'First Choice' and 'Worcester Gold' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. ""Caryopteris"" × ""clandonensis"", an unusual plant in American gardens in the 1960s, has become more familiar there, especially in xeriscaping. Like ""Buddleja"", the woody stems can die back in the winter, particularly in colder climates and on heavy soils. They prefer well-drained, sandy soil in full sun, but does not need"
"becoming a rampant environmental weed when grown outside of its natural range. It has become an invasive weed in the United States, Australia, Europe, Africa, China, Japan, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The cultivars 'Blue Danube' and 'Blue Horizon' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Ageratum houstonianum Ageratum houstonianum (flossflower, bluemink, blueweed, pussy foot, Mexican paintbrush) is a cool-season annual plant often grown as bedding in gardens. The ordinary Ageratum is a perennial, herbaceous plant or a dwarf, or shrub. The plant grows to 0.3–1 m high, with ovate to triangular leaves 2–7 cm long, and"
"(pale blue), and 'Pink Sunrise' (pale pink). The commonly available form is often referred to as ""M. armeniacum"" 'Blue'. 'Blue Spike' is a double flowered variety, with double florets on the flower stalk. 'Cantab' is pale blue. 'Fantasy Creation' is a sport (a naturally occurring genetic mutation) of 'Blue Spike'. Muscari armeniacum Muscari armeniacum is a species of flowering plant in the squill subfamily Scilloideae of the asparagus family Asparagaceae (formerly the lilies, Liliaceae). It is a bulbous perennial with basal, simple leaves and short flowering stems. It is one of a number of species and genera known as grape"
"umbels of three, producing white flowers generally between January and March in the Southern Hemisphere. The fruit (gumnuts) are large, hemispherical, stalk-less, and long by wide. Its name is derived from the Latin ""bicostatus"", ""two-ribbed"", referring to the buds and fruit. Eucalyptus bicostata Eucalyptus bicostata, commonly known as Victorian blue gum, Southern blue gum or Eurabbie, is a eucalypt species native to Victoria and eastern New South Wales, Australia. It grows in wet forests on fertile soils in sheltered areas in ranges away from the coast. Many botanists consider ""Eucalyptus bicostata"" to be a subspecies of ""Eucalyptus globulus"". This is"
"a subspecies of ""Eucalyptus globulus"". This is supported by Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, but not by Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney where it is considered a distinct species. Eucalyptus pseudoglobulus Eucalyptus pseudoglobulus, commonly known as Gippsland blue gum, is a Eucalypt species native to Victoria and the southeastern corner of New South Wales, Australia. It is called also Victorian eurabbie, bastard eurabbie, and blue gum. It is a tree growing to tall. The bark is mostly smooth, shedding in long strips to leave a white or greyish surface; sometimes with rough, partially shed bark at the base. The juvenile leaves are"
"Gynostemma pentaphyllum Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan ((, Pinyin: jiǎogǔlán), literally ""twisting blue plant"", is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) widely distributed in South and East Asia as well as New Guinea. Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity. Pharmacological research has indicated a number of therapeutic qualities of jiaogulan, such as lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, and strengthening immunity. Jiaogulan belongs to the genus ""Gynostemma"", in the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes cucumbers, gourds, and melons. Its fruit"
"of the species when they discovered it, the timber being used to improve their oared boats. The Tasmanian blue gum was proclaimed as the floral emblem of Tasmania on 27 November 1962. The species name is from the Latin ""globulus"", a little button, referring to the shape of the operculum. Blue gum is one of the most extensively planted eucalypts. Its rapid growth and adaptability to a range of conditions is responsible for its popularity. It is especially well-suited to countries with a Mediterranean-type climate, but also grows well in high altitudes in the tropics. It comprises 65% of all"
"varieties that contain varying amounts of phytochemicals, including carotenoids for gold/yellow or polyphenols for red or blue cultivars. Carotenoid compounds include provitamin A alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, which are converted to the essential nutrient, vitamin A, during digestion. Anthocyanins mainly responsible for red or blue pigmentation in potato cultivars do not have nutritional significance, but are used for visual variety and consumer appeal. Recently, as of 2010, potatoes have also been bioengineered specifically for these pigmentation traits. Genetic research has produced several genetically modified varieties. 'New Leaf', owned by Monsanto Company, incorporates genes from ""Bacillus thuringiensis"", which confers resistance to the"
"of the disturbance. Blue grama is valued as forage. ""B. gracilis"" is grown by the horticulture industry, and used in perennial gardens, naturalistic and native plant landscaping, habitat restoration projects, and residential, civic, and highway erosion control. Blue grama flowers are also used in dried flower arrangements. Blue grama is the state grass of Colorado and New Mexico. It is listed as an endangered species in Illinois. Among the Zuni people, the grass bunches are tied together and the severed end is used as a hairbrush, the other as a broom. Bunches are also used to strain goat's milk. The"
"outer florets) and 'Chrysantha' (yellow, double). 'Variegata' is a cultivar with yellow variegated leaves. The cultivar group ‘Fiesta Gitana’ has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Pot marigold florets are edible. They are often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron. The leaves are edible but are often not palatable. They have a history of use as a potherb and in salads. Flowers were used in ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb, as well as a dye for fabrics, foods,"
"to extend the blue colour range. Iris sanguinea crosses: A known variant in Japan is ""Iris sanguniea var. violacea"". (Makino), which has deep violet flowers with larger than normal standards. It also has the following known cultivars; 'Annick'; 'Baby Sister'; 'Blue King'; 'Coreana'; 'Dreams'; 'Emperor'; 'Fairy Fingers'; 'Flossie Bobbsy'; 'Grace Ashley'; 'Haematophylla'; 'Kamayama';'Kobana'; 'La Blanchefleur'; 'Nana'; 'Nana Alba' (white flowers usually with some purple veins); 'Nertchinskia'; 'Orientalis Alba'.; Orientalis Alba Stellata'; 'Sanguinea 1615'; 'Sanguinea 1616'; 'Snowcrest'; 'Snow Queen'; 'Sorak Blue'; 'Tetrapetala'; 'Trigonocarpa'; 'Yankee Trader'; 'Yixingensis'; Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous or toxic (rhizome and"
"this genus bruise blue and contain psilocybin including ""Pluteus brunneidiscus"", ""Pluteus salicinus"", ""Pluteus cyanopus"", ""Pluteus glaucus"", ""Pluteus nigroviridis"", ""Pluteus phaeocyanopus"" and ""Pluteus villosus"". Pluteus Pluteus is a large genus of fungi with over 300 species. They are wood rotting saprobes with pink spore prints and gills that are free from the stem. ""Pluteus"" means ""shed or penthouse"". ""Pluteus"" is separated from ""Volvariella"" due to the lack of a volva, and from ""Entoloma"" by growing on wood and by microscopic features (""Entolomas"" have angular spores). Some of these mushrooms are edible including ""P. petasatus"" and ""P. cervinus"", though most people rate"
"be removed with washing that is designed to cause unpleasant physical symptoms such as nausea and abdominal pain. The book states that this chemical is also toxic. In ""Ipomoea tricolor"" 'Heavenly Blue', the colour of the flower changes during blossom according to an increase in vacuolar pH. This shift, from red to blue, is induced by chemical modifications affecting the anthocyanin molecules present in the petals. Ipomoea tricolor Ipomoea tricolor, the Mexican morning glory or just morning glory, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to the New World tropics, and widely cultivated and naturalised elsewhere."
"fairly prominent mid-vein (center of the blade). The ligule is extremely short and square ended, making a contrast with annual meadowgrass (""Poa annua"") and rough meadowgrass (""Poa trivialis"") in which it is silvery and pointed. The Kentucky bluegrass is a dark green/blue compared to the apple-green color of ""Poa annua"" and ""Poa trivialis"". The rootstock is creeping, with runners (rhizomes). The broad, blunt leaves tend to spread at the base, forming close mats. This species is among the food plants of the caterpillars of the meadow brown (""Maniola jurtina"") and gatekeeper (""Pyronia tithonus"") butterflies; the common sun beetle (""Amara aenea"")"