{"product_id":"semences-aulne-crispe","title":"Achene Seeds - Mountain Alder","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds,\u003cbr\u003esee the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen alder (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlnus alnobetula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecrispa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a shrub that forms a dense, robust bush. It grows naturally in cool, open environments, and often develops multiple stems from the base. Its leaves are bright green in summer, then turn a beautiful yellow in autumn. In spring, it produces long catkins, then small brownish cones that remain on the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdditionally, alders (\u003cem\u003eAlnus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Keystone plants: essential pillars of biodiversity\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/les-plantes-cle-de-voûte-des-piliers-essentiels-de-la-biodiversite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide diversity of insects and birds that use their leaves, seeds, and the habitats they create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen alder has several recognized medicinal properties. A decoction of its bark can be used for its astringent, tonic, stomachic, hemostatic, mild emetic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, its catkins, known as \"dune pepper,\" are gaining popularity as a boreal spice. While it doesn't taste like pepper, it does have a similar appearance. This spice offers a powerful aroma that is both floral and musky. It can be used to flavor both desserts and savory dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen alder is a pioneering species that easily establishes itself in open or disturbed environments, where it helps stabilize the soil. Its roots form nodules associated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which helps to naturally enrich the soil. It also provides dense cover for small birds and a useful structure for many insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen alder seeds must undergo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Cold stratification of native seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure germination. See growing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility regarding the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always consult a professional before using any medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896195850486,"sku":"sku-47875160441083","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896195883254,"sku":"sku-47875160473851","price":36.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896195916022,"sku":"sku-47875160506619","price":91.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":50458867532022,"sku":"sku-48762473447675","price":146.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/Alnus-alnobetula-crispa-aulne-crispe-6.jpg?v=1769564821","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-aulne-crispe","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}