montanoa hibiscifolia

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• height: 6m

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• growing at cyber valley

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  • calming herbal tea: flower
    • use: mild calming, digestive aid
    • harvest:
      • cut flowers in early morning
      • choose partially open blooms, bright and firm
      • dry in shade with airflow; store in airtight jars
  • digestive decoction: leave
    • use: for bloating, cramps, mild inflammation
    • harvest:
      • pick mature leaves anytime
      • dry whole or crushed in thin layers
      • boil or steep for deep herbal effect
  • cut flower bouquets
    • use: rustic, tropical bouquet market
    • harvest:
      • end of wet season: last time on the 6th new moon
      • cut flowers on long stems at bud or early bloom stage
      • do it in morning for longer vase life
      • keep in cool water, change daily
  • topical skin rinse: flower + leave
    • use: anti-inflammatory skin soak or face steam
    • harvest:
      • collect both flowers and leaves fresh
      • steep in warm water 15–30 mins before use
      • optional: dry and package as bath sachets
  • goat fodder: leaves and shoots
    • use: rotational forage or cut-and-carry fodder
    • harvest:
      • chop soft shoots and leaves before flowering
      • feed fresh or wilt for a few hours to reduce moisture
      • rotate regrowth cutting every 4–6 weeks
  • biochar base: post-pruning wood
    • use: soil amendment after pruning
    • harvest:
      • collect pruned straight stems and trunks
      • dry for 2–4 weeks before pyrolysis
      • use low-smoke method for quality char
  • ethnobotanical extract: leaves or roots
    • use: experimental tinctures or functional blends
    • harvest:
      • pick young to mature leaves, optionally roots
      • macerate in alcohol or glycerin
      • store in dark bottles, label for batch testing