
guernsey fleabane
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Conyza sumatrensis, hoge fijnstraal, guernsey fleabane Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: The extracted essential oil is antibacteria and anti fungal. Parts used: herb and flowers Do not use plants from polluted areas. Soil: Conyza sumatrensis is […]

birch
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Betula, berk, birch Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: In spring cleansing sap can to tapped. Young leaves are dried and used in detox teas. Parts used: young leaves, sap. Do not use plants from polluted […]

sowthistle
Biophilia cracks. was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015 Sonchus oleraceus, gewone melkdistel, sowthistle Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: Young leaves are eaten as salad greens or cooked like spinach. Parts used: young leaves. Do not use plants from polluted areas. Soil: Sonchus arvensis and […]

hulst
Biophilia cracks. is part of URBANisM, en ontplooit zich in de binnenstad van Mechelen, tijdens de zomer 2015. Ilex aquifolium, hulst, common holly, houx Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: Tea from the young leaves is diuretic and lowers fever. Parts used: young leaves, dried. Do not use plants from polluted areas. Soil: Ilex […]

horseweed
Biophilia cracks was part of URBANisM, in the city of Mechelen, B, during the summer of 2015. Conyza canadensis, canadese fijnstraal, horseweed Do not pick plants from the streets. Body: Helps in the clotting of blood, relieves rheumatic complaints. Parts used: flowers Do not use plants from polluted areas. Soil: Conyza canadensis is an annual pioneer […]