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Most significant plants to humanity
#18862226 - 09/19/13 09:49 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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What in your opinion are the most significant plants & trees (ignoring food sources and at a stretch including fungii ) to humanity?
I'm talking in terms of medicine, society, recreation, spirituality and any other non-food way you may choose to use the plants around us.
To me, a couple off of the top of my head would be:
The Yew Tree (Taxus Baccata):

Some chemotherapy drugs (arguably one of the more valuble medicines in the human arsenal) are derived from the bark of this tree.
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Taxanes are natural and semi-synthetic drugs. The first drug of their class, paclitaxel, was originally extracted from the Pacific Yew tree, Taxus brevifolia. Now this drug and another in this class, docetaxel, are produced semi-synthetically from a chemical found in the bark of another Yew tree; Taxus baccata.
The Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum):

One of the oldest methods of pain relief, predating written history, the influence this plant has on all aspects of society is far reaching and varied, both in the positive and the negative, this plant has some effect on all of us at some level.
The tea flower (Camellia sinensis):

Being from the UK, it's only right that I include this plant. It's had a profound impact on our society in terms of trading, conquest and mentality. The way this plant is veneered here I assume is similar to the way American society appreciates coffee.
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Tea contains catechins, a type of antioxidant. In a freshly picked tea leaf, catechins can compose up to 30% of the dry weight. Catechins are highest in concentration in white tea and green tea, while black tea has substantially fewer due to its oxidative preparation.
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Tea also contains theanine and the stimulant caffeine at about 3% of its dry weight, translating to between 30 mg and 90 mg per 8 oz (250 ml) cup depending on type, brand[7] and brewing method.
What would you pick?
Edit:- Ignoring food sources
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cepheus]
#18862236 - 09/19/13 09:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: daz01]
#18862289 - 09/19/13 10:00 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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trees of all types because without them how would we change carbon dioxide into oxygen? 
specifically the Oak tree...probably the best tree for sleeping under imo
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: daz01]
#18862360 - 09/19/13 10:16 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Magicman69]
#18862381 - 09/19/13 10:22 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Magicman69 said:
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daz01 said: poppy 

Osage orange It makes even stronger longbows than yew. Hickory as it is pliable and strong, same goes for bamboo. Oh I forgot the Rubber tree with out it we would not enjoy many of the comforts we do today.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Magicman69]
#18862438 - 09/19/13 10:38 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hypericum perforatum. I love this plants and it is very powerfull for many things! here details
http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Hypericum+perforatum

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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: evenlock]
#18862442 - 09/19/13 10:40 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Salvia
Hemp
Cocoa bean
Hemlock
Opium
Cotton
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: evenlock]
#18862445 - 09/19/13 10:40 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Wow, I did not know that site existed, I've been looking (albeit not very hard ) for something like that for a while.
Keep 'em coming guys, I'm curious to what people consider to be important .
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cepheus]
#18862454 - 09/19/13 10:42 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Haha cannabis
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cepheus]
#18862456 - 09/19/13 10:43 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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pfaf is very interesing! a sort of wiki site! good navigation!
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cepheus]
#18862461 - 09/19/13 10:45 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Birch and nettle
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cepheus] 1
#18862508 - 09/19/13 10:59 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Rice

Wheat

Corn

Sorghum

Cassava
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante] 1
#18862518 - 09/19/13 11:01 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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whatever tree they use to make paper and building materials.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante]
#18862522 - 09/19/13 11:01 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Wiccan_Seeker said: Rice
Lol
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante]
#18862527 - 09/19/13 11:03 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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"ignoring food sources and at a stretch including fungii "
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Gorlax] 1
#18862535 - 09/19/13 11:04 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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What the hell is wrong with you people?
Nobody posted it yet? Really?!

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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante]
#18862541 - 09/19/13 11:06 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, ModestMouse did.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: ModestMouse]
#18862549 - 09/19/13 11:07 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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ModestMouse said:
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Wiccan_Seeker said: Rice
Lol
Lol?
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante]
#18862580 - 09/19/13 11:14 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hotlink image.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: koraks]
#18862612 - 09/19/13 11:20 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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It displays correctly on my screen?
EDIT: aah gotcha
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante]
#18862615 - 09/19/13 11:21 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Of course it does
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Asante]
#18862621 - 09/19/13 11:23 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Cannabis Poppy Tea Coffee Corn wheat rice beans pinus trees
Together these plants either can or do cover most human needs.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: NotTheDevil]
#18862668 - 09/19/13 11:39 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yerba mate tea coffee
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cavemen]
#18862685 - 09/19/13 11:46 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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i just wanna say, how cool of a thread is this...
but i don't know shit about botanicals other then the basics.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: akira_akuma] 1
#18862794 - 09/19/13 12:14 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Coffea. It is the shrub that coffee comes from. I feel that this has been a stable drug and all around the globe, people love caffeine.
Papaver Somniferum also comes into mind. While it has gathered a terrible stigma, its also done wonders medically.
On a personal level, I have been habitually using kratom for a year and a half. Through study, I have found no negative effects and stumbled into many physiological healthy effects. Along with this, it feels amazing. Mitragyna Speciosa.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Snotfish]
#18862804 - 09/19/13 12:15 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Mescaline-containing cacti
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cavemen]
#18862829 - 09/19/13 12:22 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Out of things I haven't seen mentioned here yet, a few that come to mind are tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: psi]
#18862835 - 09/19/13 12:24 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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They are foods.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: koraks]
#18862847 - 09/19/13 12:27 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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has Tobacco been mentioned yet? i want in on this. +(
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: koraks]
#18862853 - 09/19/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Rhodeola rosea
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Cepheus]
#18862854 - 09/19/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Cepheus said: Most significant plants to humanity
Power plants.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: luvdemshrooms]
#18862868 - 09/19/13 12:31 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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In that case: Robert Plant.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: koraks]
#18862869 - 09/19/13 12:32 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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koraks said: They are foods.
Oh, missed the part where OP said food plants were excluded. Oh well.
Edit: Looks like he added that caveat later on anyway. Kinda lame IMO, food plants are some of the most important plants to humans.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: psi]
#18862897 - 09/19/13 12:41 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Camellia Sinensis for sure even though Cepheus already mentioned it. The huge variety of things that that plant produces is just insane.
Also, nice to see you posting here more Cepheus. Always nice to see some of the people I associate with when I started coming here.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: psi]
#18862907 - 09/19/13 12:43 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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The caveat was there when I first read the OP, which was one it had like one reply or something.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: koraks]
#18862913 - 09/19/13 12:45 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hmm, maybe I just skimmed it then. The summary for the edit seemed to suggest it was added later. Either way, excluding the single most important use we have for plants seems limiting.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: psi]
#18862928 - 09/19/13 12:48 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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He just added emphasis on the bit that was already there. I certainly read it the first time round, but you weren't the first or the only one to miss it.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: koraks]
#18862978 - 09/19/13 01:00 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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koraks said: In that case: Robert Plant.
Or:
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: luvdemshrooms]
#18863176 - 09/19/13 01:50 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quinoa is also a nice plant, so does manioc.
But they arent as significant to the humanity as a whole
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: akira_akuma]
#18863325 - 09/19/13 02:32 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Croton Letchleri- Dragon's Blood
http://www.rain-tree.com/sangre.htm#.Ujta3MXD_Z4
Works amazing as mouthwash and wound filling all over the body (stops bleeding) and healing.
Spirulina - complete plant protein
Chlorella.
Bee pollen/honey/jelly
Maca
Cashew
Quinoa Rhodiola
Astragalus
Tea Goji Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica) Rhemannia
Ginsengs
cat's claw Lemon Balm Nettle yohimbe DMT from leaves and MAOI's like Syrian rue and Caapi (Ayahuasca). epena virola Bufotenine Cannabis
Reishi (Duanwood)mushrooms and all medicinal mushrooms and psychedelic co-evolutionary counterparts of god; cactus, iboga, lysergics, etc.
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#18864130 - 09/19/13 05:48 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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koraks said: He just added emphasis on the bit that was already there. I certainly read it the first time round, but you weren't the first or the only one to miss it.
Correct .
There's been some interesting suggestions in this thread.. it's quite surprising how many plants (or at least plant based products) are used every day in medicine and general society with little consideration to where it comes from.. another one that springs to mind is:
The Willow Tree (salix genus)

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The leaves and bark of the willow tree have been mentioned in ancient texts from Assyria, Sumer and Egypt[13] as a remedy for aches and fever,[14] and the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates wrote about its medicinal properties in the fifth century BC. Native Americans across the Americas relied on it as a staple of their medical treatments. It temporarily relieves headache, stomachache, and other body pain. Salicin is metabolized into salicylic acid in the human body, and is a precursor of aspirin.
Keep 'em coming .
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: flickedbic]
#18864179 - 09/19/13 05:56 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Aspen for aspirin and any number of pine species for DMSO.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: r00tuuu123] 1
#18864195 - 09/19/13 05:58 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Cotton, we'd be so fucked without cotton.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: flickedbic]
#18864239 - 09/19/13 06:05 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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flickedbic said: Spirulina - complete plant protein
Chlorella.
Those are both bacteria.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: s240779]
#18864255 - 09/19/13 06:09 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I thought they were algae-related. Source?
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: flickedbic]
#18864262 - 09/19/13 06:10 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Algae is still not a plant, its a single celled organism, ya nub.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: flickedbic]
#18864265 - 09/19/13 06:10 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Right.
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Re: Most significant plants to humanity [Re: Bodhi of Ankou]
#18864278 - 09/19/13 06:12 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Bodhi of Ankou said: Algae is still not a plant, its a single celled organism, ya nub.
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How would humanity have survived had Hops not been around to preserve our beer on trips to India!?

More seriously, Has anyone mentioned the Tea tree? Its a great antibacterial/antiseptic and antifungal.
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