XfrogPlants | European Groundcover Library

XfrogPlants | European Groundcover

XfrogPlants European Groundcover Contents : 60 3D Models: in Maya, 3ds Max, Vue, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, .OBJ, modo, .3DS .tgo or MicroStation formats. 60 800 x 800 Billboard Renders 60 2048 x 1536 Perspective Renders Xfrog inc: Xfrog User Forum: Xfrog Support:

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XfrogPlants Development: Orio Menoni : Modeler, Documentation

Jan Walter Schliep : Modeler

Jan Heuschele : Modeler

Tany Heider : Rendering

Karin Rudokas : Research and Development

Peter Fantke : Research and Development

Bernd Lintermann : Research and Development

Oliver Deussen : Research and Development

Stewart McSherry : Product Manager

01.

Common Yarrow

( Achillea millefolium )

Herb, perennial Bloom : June-October Origin : Europe, Central Asia, North America Environment : All open sites; on dry to fresh, rich soils; sunny Climate : Temperate, cool Notes :

The Common Yarrow’s botanical name comes from the Greek hero Achilles and is an old medicinal plant. Ethereal oils and alkaloids are parts of the plant juice and they are used to treat indigestion, diarrhea, flatulence and more. In combination with sunlight the juice of the Common Yarrow can cause some skin inflammations.

EUROPEAN GROUNDCOVER

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Model 1 53 cm

01. Common Yarrow ( Achillea millefolium )

Model 3 43 cm Model 2 50 cm

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02.

Garlic Mustard

( Alliaria petiolata )

Herb, annual to perennial Bloom : April-July Origin : Europe, Western Asia, Northwestern Africa Environment : Forests, path sides; on loose, moist, rich calcareous soil Climate : Temperate Notes :

If the leaves of the Garlic Mustard are crushed, they smell and taste like real Garlic. Some mustard oils are responsible for the special scent and taste of this plant. Hence the common name “Garlic Mustard”. It is an old medicinal plant. Although it tastes slightly bitter, in the Middle Ages it was used as substitute for salt and as spice for salad.


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Model 1 80 cm

02. Garlic Mustard ( Alliaria petiolata )

Model 2 70 cm

Model 3 80 cm

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03.

Mugwort

( Artemisia vulgaris )

Herb, perennial Bloom : July-October Origin : Europe, Western Asia, Northwestern Africa, North America Environment : Path sides, wasteland; on sandy and loamy, rich soil; sunny Climate : Temperate Notes :

The Mugwort spreads through the entire temperate climate zone and is one of the oldest medicinal plants in the world. Mugwort contains ethereal oils (cineole and a small amount of the toxic thujon) and in some countries it is popular as spice for meat dishes. After drying the Mugwort Plant becomes a very common tea.


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Model 1 60 cm

03. Mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris )

Model 2 50 cm

Model 3 50 cm

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04.

Daisy

( Bellis perennis )

Herb, perennial Bloom : February-December Origin : Europe, Middle East Environment : Meadows, pasturelands, lawns; on fresh, rich soil; sunny Climate : Large climate range Notes :

The botanical genus name for the Daisy may come from the Latin word “bellus” to describe the beautifully shaped flower. It is widespread in all grasslands and it is frost resistant up to -15°C. At night and during rainfall the flowers close as a useful protection mechanism. Daisy contains different saponines and has an antiinflammatory and blood cleansing effect.


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Model 3 8 cm

Model 1 15 cm

Model 2 16 cm

04. Daisy ( Bellis perennis )

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05.

Cornflower

( Centaurea cyanus )

Herb, annual Bloom : June-September Origin : Europe, Western Asia Environment : Fields, wasteland; on sandy and loamy, rich soil; sunny Climate : Mediterranean (hot, dry summers and mild, humid winters) Notes :

The origin of the Cornflower is the Mediterranean region, but it was scattered all over the world by cultivation of grains. By using different herbicides in agriculture for many years the Cornflower is a very rare species today. It is an important source for honey and contains the organic blue dye (centaurine).


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Model 1 24 cm

05. Cornflower ( Centaurea cyanus )

Model 2 21 cm

Model 3 28 cm

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06.

Greater Celandine

( Chelidonium maius )

Herb, perennial Bloom : April-October Origin : Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, Northern Africa Environment : Path sides; on fresh, loamy, rich soil; shady Climate : Temperate Notes :

The Greater Celandine is a medicinal plant and it is extremely toxic. This plant blooms from the time the swallows arrive until they migrate. This explains the botanical genus name, which comes from the Greek word for “swallow” (“chelidon”). Different alkaloids are part of the yellow plant juice, so it irritates skin and eyes. Its curative effect against warts is controversial, so it should only be used under medical supervision.


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Model 3 44 cm

06. Greater Celandine ( Chelidonium maius )

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07.

Ox-Eye Daisy

( Chrysanthemum leucanthemum )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-October Origin : Europe, Asia Environment : Meadows, medium dry lawns, fallows; on any soil Climate : Mild Notes :

The Ox-Eye Daisy, also known as the Common Roadside Daisy, has very low demands. Very low nutrients will favor a better and faster growth while mowing lets it grow like a carpet. It is very popular as ornamental plant and therefore it exists all over the world, but it’s origin is Europe.


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07. Ox-Eye Daisy ( Chrysanthemum leucanthemum )

Model 3 25 cm

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08.

Couch Grass

( Elytrigia repens )

Grass, perennial Bloom : June-August Origin : Europe, Northern Asia, Northern Africa, Southern America Environment : Lawns, fields, path sides; on fresh, rich soil; sunny Climate : Large climate range Notes :

The Couch Grass is one of the most famous and dangerous weeds in the world. If there is an appearance of a large quantity of this grass, the soil can dry out. Moreover its subterranean tillers can destroy all soft obstacles like potato tubers or similar components of plants. On the other hand it is very popular as cattle feed in agriculture.


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Model 1 40 cm

08. Couch Grass ( Elytrigia repens )

Model 2 80 cm

Model 3 40 cm

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09.

Cleavers

( Galium aparine )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-September Origin : Europe, Asia, Northwestern Africa, North America Environment : Path sides, undergrowth, wasteland; fresh, loamy, rich wet soil Climate : Temperate Notes :

The Cleavers has small burrs on stem, leaves and fruits which help it to stick on other plants, furs and clothing. In former times it is said that a girl has a secret lover, if she unknowingly had a Cleavers on her back – and if the Cleavers fall down, the stems show the first letter of the lover’s name.


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Model 1 42 cm

09. Cleavers ( Galium aparine )

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10.

Herb Robert

( Geranium robertianum )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-October Origin : Europe, Asia, Northwestern Africa, Northern and Central America Environment : Forests, quarries, rubble piles; dry, rich soil; shady Climate : Temperate Notes :

The Herb Robert is an old medicinal plant. The botanical species name as well as the common species name was given by the natural scientist Carl Linné. He called this plant “robertianum”, because one of his acquaintances had a very strange body odor – and his name was Robert.


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Model 1 13 cm


10. Herb Robert ( Geranium robertianum )

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11.

German Chamomile

( Matricaria recutita )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-September Origin : Europe, Central Asia, Middle East Environment : Fields, fallows, wasteland, path sides; loamy, poor soil Climate : Temperate Notes :

Until today one of the most common medicinal plants is the German Chamomile. The whole plant, but primarily the flowers contain ethereal oils. Brewing the flowers produces a valuable substance – the anti-inflammatory chamazulen. Used as tea or as additive for bathing the leaves and the flowers exert a soothing influence.


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Model 1 17 cm

Model 2 13 cm

11. German Chamomile ( Matricaria recutita )

Model 3 40 cm

12.

Field Poppy

( Papaver dubium )

Herb, annual Bloom : May-June Origin : Europe, Middle East Environment : Fields, wasteland, gravels;

dry, loamy, poor soil; sunny Climate : Temperate

Notes :

The Field Poppy contains a small amount of toxic alkaloids. For a long time it was impossible to distinguish this species from other Poppy species. Therefore it got the name “dubium”, the Latin word for “doubtful”. In contrast to the Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Field Poppy is not used as medicinal plant.


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Model 1 52 cm

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12. Field Poppy ( Papaver dubium )

13.

Common Plantain

( Plantago maior )

Herb, perennial Bloom : June-October Origin : Europe, Northern Africa Environment : Path sides, wasteland, pasturelands; compressed, poor soil Climate : Large climate range Notes :

The Common Plantain prefers growing on soils, which are compressed by walking and it stands winter flooding. If the weather is humid, the seeds become congested – in this condition they stick to paws and shoes. Native Americans called it “footprint of the white man”, because the first settlers brought it all over the continent.


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Model 1 5 cm

Model 3 8 cm

Model 2 10 cm

13. Common Plantain ( Plantago maior )

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14.

Annual Blue Grass

( Poa annua )

Grass, annual Bloom : January-November Origin : Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, America, Australia Environment : Path sides, lawns; on fresh, loamy, rich soil Climate : Large climate range Notes :

The Annual Blue Grass is a real cosmopolitan plant – it grows from the coast to the high mountains. Further, it needs the shortest developing time of all grasses (less than 2 months) and is very useful on pasturelands. Around watering places it can prevent bogs with its fast growth. The weight of 1000 seeds is less than 0.3 g.


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Model 1 7 cm

Model 3 10 cm

Model 2 5 cm

14. Annual Blue Grass ( Poa annua )

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15.

Creeping Buttercup

( Ranunculus repens )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-August Origin : Europe, Asia, Northern Africa Environment : Meadows, humid forests,

wasteland; moist, loamy rich soil

Climate : Temperate Notes :

The botanical genus name of the Creeping Buttercup points to the small, bent, green fruits (“ranunculus” means “small frog”). At shallow banks it sometimes reaches to the water and lives there immersed. Leaves of such individuals are longer and more narrow. Often hybrids with other similar species of Ranunculus are produced.


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Model 1 28 cm

15. Creeping Buttercup ( Ranunculus repens )

Model 2 27 cm

Model 3 30 cm

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16.

Garden Sorrel

( Rumex acetosa )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-August Origin : Europe, Asia, North America Environment : Meadows, pasturelands, wasteland;

fresh, deep, wet loamy soil Climate : Temperate

Notes :

The Garden Sorrel contains vitamin C and is used as spice for many meals and as side dish for salad. Large amounts of it have detrimental effects because of its oxalic acid. In former times it was said that Sorrel brings a large number of children, if infertile women wear it on their left arm as amulet.


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Model 1 21 cm

Model 2 26 cm

Model 3 36 cm

16. Garden Sorrel ( Rumex acetosa )

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17.

Dandelion

( Taraxacum officinale )

Herb, perennial Bloom : April-October Origin : Europe, Asia, North America Environment : Meadows, woods, wasteland; on dry, sandy, loamy, rich soil Climate : Large climate range Notes :

The botanical genus name comes from the word “taraxis”, which means “inflammation of the eye”. It points the fact that this plant was used for eye diseases as long as anyone can remember. The seeds are important food for many birds and insects (nectar) and the flowers close during bad weather. It has well-known diuretic properties.


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Model 1 2 cm

Model 3 22 cm

Model 2 20 cm

17. Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale )

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18.

White Clover

( Trifolium repens )

Herb, perennial Bloom : May-October Origin : Europe, Asia, Northwestern and Southern Africa, North America Environment : Meadows, pasturelands, path sides; on fresh, loamy, rich soil Climate : Temperate, cool Notes :

The White Clover, the original Shamrock of Ireland, has very low demands on the soil and the climate. Its roots can reach a length of nearly 1 m and it is often used as fodder plant. White Clover and special Rhizobium bacterium form a symbiotic relationship. From the number of its leaves the botanical genus name was derived – “tria” means “three” and “folium” is the word for “leaves”.


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Model 1 11 cm

Model 3 20 cm

Model 2 10 cm

18. White Clover ( Trifolium repens )

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19.

Stinging Nettle

( Urtica dioica )

Herb, perennial Bloom : June-October Origin : Europe, Asia, America Environment : Path sides, wasteland, forests; on fresh, wet, rich soil Climate : Large climate range Notes :

The Stinging Nettle is very famous for its stinging hair, which are painful on skin because of its formic acid and an additional toxic substance. It is an important medicinal plant and used for rheumatism and arthritis. But it’s also appreciated as tea, for salads, and as main ingredient in the dressing for the “risotto con le ortiche”.


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Model 1 110 cm

19. Stinging Nettle ( Urtica dioica )


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20.

Pansy

( Viola spec. )

Herb, perennial Bloom : April-June Origin : Europe, Asia, North America Environment : Forests, meadows, embankments; most soil; sunny to shady Climate : Temperate, cool Notes :

The Pansy is one of the oldest medicinal plants and was used for epilepsy and headache in former times. An old legend tells about a Pansy, which had a tempting odor; everbody wanted to smell it while trampling on all grains around it; therefore the Pansy asked God to take away its sweet odor – since then it stopped smelling (Only wild growing species are fragrant).


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Model 3 10 cm


20. Pansy ( Viola spec. )

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