Chinese magnolia vine (Schisandra chinensis) - a new pharmacopoeial plant - chemical studies, biological activity, medicinal uses, cosmetic values, analytical methods and biological studies.
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Below are links to the articles written by Szczepan Marczyński, published on the website of the English magazine THE GARDEN in November 2009.
This paper reviews and highlights the limited nutritional and therapeutic information currently available on the kiwiberry, a minor fruit possessing such major properties.
This paper outlines the results of research on the morphological and biological features of 'Bingo', a new cultivar of hardy kiwifruit obtained in the breeding programme conducted at Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Poland.
I'd like to draw the attention of the garden enthusiasts to this interesting though still rarely encountered climber, valued chiefly for its leaves, but having also very unusual flowers and fruits that are often overlooked since they are not easily noticeable.
On December days its deep green foliage stood out against bare stems of other plants. In autumn, though in full bloom, it was lost among the colorful leaves of surrounding trees and shrubs.
Schisandra chinensis - Magnolia vine is a valuable climbing plant originating from China, Korea, and Siberia, grown for ornamental and medicinal purposes as well as for consumption. Its main attraction are bright red, round berries.
Oriental bittersweet is the most valuable climbing plant with ornamental fruit. It is generally hardy, undemanding and vigorous in habit, which makes him well worth of any gardener's interest.
Climbing Hydrangea is in my opinion one of the most attractive climbing plants. Although to date rarely cultivated in Poland, it makes a spectacular display, for instance in SGGW (Warsaw Agriculture University) Arboretum in Rogów, climbing up the trunks of the old pines.
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In April, particular attention should be drawn to Clematis alpina (Alpine Clematis) whose flamboyant blossoming announces the coming of the Spring. The species belongs to Ranunculaceae (the Buttercup Family).