[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Hedera helix prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hedera helix", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hedera helix", "common_names": ["Hedera helix"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "well-drained, humus-rich; woodland, hedgerows, walls", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hedera helix for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: well-drained, humus-rich; woodland, hedgerows, walls
- Fertility: moderate to fertile (N=6)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Awnless barnyard grass prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Echinochloa colona", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Echinochloa colona", "common_names": ["Awnless barnyard grass", "Junglerice"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Wide range — pH 4-10; germination unaffected by pH in this range", "Salinity": "Moderately salt-tolerant — GR biotype more tolerant (209 mM NaCl for 50% inhibition)", "Moisture": "Moist soils — requires >20 mm rainfall for germination; peak emergence Nov-Dec after summer rain", "Structure": "Heavy-textured soils preferred — higher clay content favours germination; light-stimulated, surface-germinating", "Fertility": "High nitrogen uptake — can remove up to 80% of soil mineral nitrogen"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "depletive", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Awnless barnyard grass for you.
- Ph: Wide range — pH 4-10; germination unaffected by pH in this range
- Salinity: Moderately salt-tolerant — GR biotype more tolerant (209 mM NaCl for 50% inhibition)
- Moisture: Moist soils — requires >20 mm rainfall for germination; peak emergence Nov-Dec after summer rain
- Structure: Heavy-textured soils preferred — higher clay content favours germination; light-stimulated, surface-germinating
- Fertility: High nitrogen uptake — can remove up to 80% of soil mineral nitrogen


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Hieracium glabratum on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hieracium glabratum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hieracium glabratum", "common_names": ["Hieracium glabratum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium glabratum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Lolium multiflorum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lolium multiflorum", "common_names": ["Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum)", "Italian rye-grass", "Lolium multiflorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Thistles as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Cirsium spp", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cirsium spp", "common_names": ["Thistles"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "High nitrogen soils. Indicator of high fertility and overgrazing."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Thistles for you.
- General indicators: High nitrogen soils. Indicator of high fertility and overgrazing.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Annual meadowgrass prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Poa annua", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Poa annua", "common_names": ["Annual meadowgrass", "Poa annua", "Annual meadowgrass (Poa annua) (Poa annua)", "Annual meadowgrass (Poa annua)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral (R=6)", "Salinity": "slight salt tolerance (S=1)", "Moisture": "fresh to moist (F=5)", "Structure": "compacted, trampled, frequently disturbed", "Fertility": "high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Annual meadowgrass for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral (R=6)
- Salinity: slight salt tolerance (S=1)
- Moisture: fresh to moist (F=5)
- Structure: compacted, trampled, frequently disturbed
- Fertility: high fertility (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Trifolium resupinatum growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Trifolium resupinatum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Trifolium resupinatum", "common_names": ["Trifolium resupinatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Trifolium resupinatum for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Poa alpina prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Poa alpina", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Poa alpina", "common_names": ["Poa alpina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Poa alpina for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Sanicula europaea prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Sanicula europaea", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sanicula europaea", "common_names": ["Sanicula europaea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sanicula europaea for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Paspalum growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Paspalum dilatatum", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Paspalum dilatatum", "common_names": ["Paspalum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist (F=5-6 approximated)", "Structure": "compacted, clay, tolerates waterlogging", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "No specific accumulation", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Paspalum for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist (F=5-6 approximated)
- Structure: compacted, clay, tolerates waterlogging
- Fertility: moderate fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Hypericum perforatum on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hypericum perforatum", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hypericum perforatum", "common_names": ["Hypericum perforatum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "free-draining, calcareous to neutral; grasslands, roadsides", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low phosphorus", "detail": "invades low-P pastures", "source": "Agriculture Victoria", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hypericum perforatum for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, calcareous to neutral; grasslands, roadsides
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=5)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Cow parsley prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Anthriscus sylvestris", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Anthriscus sylvestris", "common_names": ["Cow parsley", "Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)", "Anthriscus sylvestris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cow parsley for you.
- Species: Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Spear thistle as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Cirsium vulgare", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cirsium vulgare", "common_names": ["Spear thistle", "Cirsium vulgare", "Spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Moisture": "intermediate moisture; tolerates dry and wet soils; germinates with adequate soil moisture", "Soil pH": "tolerates wide pH range; rare below pH 4.8; neutral preferred", "Fertility": "grows best on nitrogen-rich soils; proliferates with N fertilization", "Structure": "strong indicator of soil compaction; favored by soil disturbance; overgrazed rangelands", "Salinity": "not considered halophytic or salt-tolerant; primarily non-saline environments", "General indicators": "High fertility, overgrazing, soil disturbance."}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "strong nitrogen dependence; proliferates with N fertilization", "source": "USDA FEIS", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Spear thistle for you.
- Moisture: intermediate moisture; tolerates dry and wet soils; germinates with adequate soil moisture
- Soil pH: tolerates wide pH range; rare below pH 4.8; neutral preferred
- Fertility: grows best on nitrogen-rich soils; proliferates with N fertilization
- Structure: strong indicator of soil compaction; favored by soil disturbance; overgrazed rangelands
- Salinity: not considered halophytic or salt-tolerant; primarily non-saline environments
- General indicators: High fertility, overgrazing, soil disturbance.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Tussilago farfara growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Tussilago farfara", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Tussilago farfara", "common_names": ["Tussilago farfara", "Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)", "Coltsfoot", "Colts foot"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "disturbed, compacted, heavy clay; pioneer on bare substrate", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Tussilago farfara for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: disturbed, compacted, heavy clay; pioneer on bare substrate
- Fertility: moderate fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Chilean needle grass prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Nassella neesiana", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Nassella neesiana", "common_names": ["Chilean needle grass", "Chilean needlegrass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range (not limiting)", "Salinity": "moderate tolerance", "Moisture": "moderate (≥500 mm annual rainfall)", "Structure": "varied (pastures, grasslands, woodlands, disturbed)", "Fertility": "wide range (fertile to degraded)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Chilean needle grass for you.
- Ph: wide range (not limiting)
- Salinity: moderate tolerance
- Moisture: moderate (≥500 mm annual rainfall)
- Structure: varied (pastures, grasslands, woodlands, disturbed)
- Fertility: wide range (fertile to degraded)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Papaver rhoeas prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Papaver rhoeas", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Papaver rhoeas", "common_names": ["Papaver rhoeas", "Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "free-draining, calcareous; arable fields, disturbed ground", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Papaver rhoeas for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, calcareous; arable fields, disturbed ground
- Fertility: moderate to fertile (N=6)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Epilobium alsinifolium as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Epilobium alsinifolium", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Epilobium alsinifolium", "common_names": ["Epilobium alsinifolium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Epilobium alsinifolium for you.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Meadow Buttercup as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ranunculus acris", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ranunculus acris", "common_names": ["Meadow Buttercup", "Tall Buttercup"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "moist, heavy soils; indicates poor drainage", "Fertility": "infertile to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "low-moderate fertility, moisture indicator", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Meadow Buttercup for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: moist, heavy soils; indicates poor drainage
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Hieracium auriculoides as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hieracium auriculoides", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hieracium auriculoides", "common_names": ["Hieracium auriculoides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium auriculoides for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Red dead-nettle growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Lamium purpureum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lamium purpureum", "common_names": ["Red dead-nettle", "Red dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum)", "Lamium purpureum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Red dead-nettle for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Campanula rapunculus indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Campanula rapunculus", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Campanula rapunculus", "common_names": ["Campanula rapunculus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Campanula rapunculus for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Sagina procumbens growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Sagina procumbens", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sagina procumbens", "common_names": ["Sagina procumbens"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "compacted, damp; tiny plant indicates bare/mossy ground", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sagina procumbens for you.
- Ph: moderately acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, damp; tiny plant indicates bare/mossy ground
- Fertility: moderate fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Hottonia palustris prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hottonia palustris", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hottonia palustris", "common_names": ["Hottonia palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hottonia palustris for you.
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing White Campion on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Silene latifolia", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Silene latifolia", "common_names": ["White Campion", "Bladder Campion"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "fertile, disturbed; indicates arable or waste ground", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "N indicator, calcareous soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up White Campion for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: fertile, disturbed; indicates arable or waste ground
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Sempervivum tectorum as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Sempervivum tectorum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sempervivum tectorum", "common_names": ["Sempervivum tectorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sempervivum tectorum for you.
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Cleavers / Goosegrass (Galium aparine) as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Galium aparine", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Galium aparine", "common_names": ["Cleavers / Goosegrass (Galium aparine)", "Cleavers / Goosegrass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "limited salinity tolerance; primarily non-saline environments", "Moisture": "moist soil preference; indicator of moist conditions; found in riparian areas, floodplains", "Structure": "occurs on most soils; indicator of loam; found on rich loam, heavy organic soils", "Fertility": "prefers nutrient-rich sites; indicator of fertile soil; above-average N and P", "Soil pH": "pH 5.5-8.0; indicative of pH 5.8-7.0; absent at pH 4.1"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "high nitrogen indicator; frequency increases with soil N content", "source": "USDA Forest Service FEIS", "confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "cadmium", "relationship": "accumulator; 139.63 mg/kg at soil Cd 75 mg/kg", "source": "Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 2015", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cleavers / Goosegrass (Galium aparine) for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: limited salinity tolerance; primarily non-saline environments
- Moisture: moist soil preference; indicator of moist conditions; found in riparian areas, floodplains
- Structure: occurs on most soils; indicator of loam; found on rich loam, heavy organic soils
- Fertility: prefers nutrient-rich sites; indicator of fertile soil; above-average N and P
- Soil pH: pH 5.5-8.0; indicative of pH 5.8-7.0; absent at pH 4.1


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Carex hirta indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Carex hirta", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex hirta", "common_names": ["Carex hirta"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "damp to moist", "Structure": "compactable damp soils; rhizomatous spreader", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex hirta for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: damp to moist
- Structure: compactable damp soils; rhizomatous spreader
- Fertility: moderate fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Guildford grass on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Guildford grass", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Guildford grass", "common_names": ["Guildford grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Low fertility (low phosphorus), low soil organic matter, acidity, poor stock health."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Guildford grass for you.
- General indicators: Low fertility (low phosphorus), low soil organic matter, acidity, poor stock health.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Carex ornithopodoides as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Carex ornithopodoides", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex ornithopodoides", "common_names": ["Carex ornithopodoides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex ornithopodoides for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Glyceria plicata indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Glyceria plicata", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Glyceria plicata", "common_names": ["Glyceria plicata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Glyceria plicata for you.
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Carex vaginata on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Carex vaginata", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex vaginata", "common_names": ["Carex vaginata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex vaginata for you.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Orthilia secunda on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Orthilia secunda", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Orthilia secunda", "common_names": ["Orthilia secunda"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Orthilia secunda for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Atriplex rosea on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Atriplex rosea", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Atriplex rosea", "common_names": ["Atriplex rosea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Atriplex rosea for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Dianthus carthusianorum growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Dianthus carthusianorum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Dianthus carthusianorum", "common_names": ["Dianthus carthusianorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Dianthus carthusianorum for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Cardamine hirsuta growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Cardamine hirsuta", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cardamine hirsuta", "common_names": ["Cardamine hirsuta"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "loose, cultivated garden and nursery soils; disturbed ground", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cardamine hirsuta for you.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: loose, cultivated garden and nursery soils; disturbed ground
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Angelica palustris prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Angelica palustris", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Angelica palustris", "common_names": ["Angelica palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Angelica palustris for you.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Mercurialis annua indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Mercurialis annua", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Mercurialis annua", "common_names": ["Mercurialis annua"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Mercurialis annua for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Filipendula ulmaria as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Filipendula ulmaria", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Filipendula ulmaria", "common_names": ["Filipendula ulmaria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Filipendula ulmaria for you.
- Species: Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Polygonum rurivagum as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Polygonum rurivagum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Polygonum rurivagum", "common_names": ["Polygonum rurivagum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Polygonum rurivagum for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Buffel grass growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Cenchrus ciliaris", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cenchrus ciliaris", "common_names": ["Buffel grass", "African foxtail grass", "Black buffel grass"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "unknown.", "Structure": "varied (clays to sands, disturbed)."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Buffel grass for you.
- Salinity: unknown.
- Structure: varied (clays to sands, disturbed).


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Juncus articulatus growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Juncus articulatus", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus articulatus", "common_names": ["Juncus articulatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Juncus articulatus for you.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Tamarix aphylla indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Tamarix aphylla", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Tamarix aphylla", "common_names": ["Tamarix aphylla", "Athel pine", "Athel tree", "Tamarisk", "Athel tamarisk", "Desert tamarisk"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "alkaline", "Salinity": "high — indicator of elevated soil salinity", "Moisture": "dry to ephemerally wet (arid zone)", "Structure": "sandy to clay, well-drained, riparian arid zone", "Fertility": "low"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Tamarix aphylla for you.
- Ph: alkaline
- Salinity: high — indicator of elevated soil salinity
- Moisture: dry to ephemerally wet (arid zone)
- Structure: sandy to clay, well-drained, riparian arid zone
- Fertility: low


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Ligustrum vulgare growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ligustrum vulgare", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ligustrum vulgare", "common_names": ["Ligustrum vulgare"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ligustrum vulgare for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Echium vulgare indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Echium vulgare", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Echium vulgare", "common_names": ["Echium vulgare"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Echium vulgare for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Bupleurum stellatum as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Bupleurum stellatum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Bupleurum stellatum", "common_names": ["Bupleurum stellatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Bupleurum stellatum for you.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Orobanche lucorum prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Orobanche lucorum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Orobanche lucorum", "common_names": ["Orobanche lucorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Orobanche lucorum for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Matricaria recutita growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Matricaria recutita", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Matricaria recutita", "common_names": ["Matricaria recutita"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "free-draining, light; arable fields, disturbed ground", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Matricaria recutita for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, light; arable fields, disturbed ground
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=5)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Carex baldensis indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Carex baldensis", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex baldensis", "common_names": ["Carex baldensis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex baldensis for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Viola reichenbachiana as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Viola reichenbachiana", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Viola reichenbachiana", "common_names": ["Viola reichenbachiana"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Viola reichenbachiana for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Common chickweed growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Stellaria media", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Stellaria media", "common_names": ["Common chickweed", "Common chickweed (Stellaria media)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "loose, friable, well-aerated", "Fertility": "high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Luxuriant growth signals high nitrogen availability", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high nitrogen", "detail": "thrives in highly fertile nitrogen-rich soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates very high", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator", "detail": "Accumulates potassium; used as mineral-rich compost activator", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Abundant in phosphorus-rich fertile soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates very low", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Rapid growth in fertile phosphate-rich soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "manganese", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Associated with low manganese in compacted waterlogged soils", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Common chickweed for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: loose, friable, well-aerated
- Fertility: high fertility (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Inula helenium prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Inula helenium", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Inula helenium", "common_names": ["Inula helenium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Inula helenium for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Guildford grass indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Romulea rosea", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Romulea rosea", "common_names": ["Guildford grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Low fertility (low phosphorus), low soil organic matter, acidity, poor stock health."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Guildford grass for you.
- General indicators: Low fertility (low phosphorus), low soil organic matter, acidity, poor stock health.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Tordylium maximum growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Tordylium maximum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Tordylium maximum", "common_names": ["Tordylium maximum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Tordylium maximum for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Colts foot as a soil indicator (UK).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Colts foot", "region": "UK"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Colts foot", "common_names": ["Colts foot"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"General indicators": "clay / heavy acid or low lime / rich in bases instability (rich in bases and clay) / moving soils wet / water logged / poorly drained, humid soil / pockets of water "}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Colts foot for you.
- General indicators: clay / heavy acid or low lime / rich in bases instability (rich in bases and clay) / moving soils wet / water logged / poorly drained, humid soil / pockets of water 


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Vicia cracca indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Vicia cracca", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia cracca", "common_names": ["Vicia cracca"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "wide range; N-fixing legume, climbing on other vegetation", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Vicia cracca for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: wide range; N-fixing legume, climbing on other vegetation
- Fertility: moderate fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Epilobium hirsutum growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Epilobium hirsutum", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Epilobium hirsutum", "common_names": ["Epilobium hirsutum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet, poorly aerated (F=8)", "Structure": "wet, waterlogged, nutrient-rich; ditch banks, marshes, river margins", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Epilobium hirsutum for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, poorly aerated (F=8)
- Structure: wet, waterlogged, nutrient-rich; ditch banks, marshes, river margins
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Myosotis arvensis indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Myosotis arvensis", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Myosotis arvensis", "common_names": ["Myosotis arvensis", "Field forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis)", "Field forget-me-not"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "free-draining, light to medium; arable fields, disturbed ground, gardens", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Myosotis arvensis for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: free-draining, light to medium; arable fields, disturbed ground, gardens
- Fertility: moderate to fertile (N=6)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Typha angustifolia prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Typha angustifolia", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Typha angustifolia", "common_names": ["Typha angustifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Typha angustifolia for you.
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Carex hostiana on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Carex hostiana", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex hostiana", "common_names": ["Carex hostiana"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex hostiana for you.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Stellaria longifolia as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Stellaria longifolia", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Stellaria longifolia", "common_names": ["Stellaria longifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Stellaria longifolia for you.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Bent grass as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Agrostis capillaris", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Agrostis capillaris", "common_names": ["Bent grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Low nitrogen, acidic soils, waterlogged conditions. Indicator of low fertility and poor drainage."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Bent grass for you.
- General indicators: Low nitrogen, acidic soils, waterlogged conditions. Indicator of low fertility and poor drainage.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Crassula tillaea on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Crassula tillaea", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Crassula tillaea", "common_names": ["Crassula tillaea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Crassula tillaea for you.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Hymenachne as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hymenachne amplexicaulis", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hymenachne amplexicaulis", "common_names": ["Hymenachne", "Olive hymenachne", "West Indian marsh grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "unknown (freshwater)", "Salinity": "low (freshwater only)", "Moisture": "aquatic to waterlogged (obligate wetland)", "Structure": "waterlogged, seasonally flooded, impeded drainage", "Fertility": "high nutrient (eutrophic)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hymenachne for you.
- Ph: unknown (freshwater)
- Salinity: low (freshwater only)
- Moisture: aquatic to waterlogged (obligate wetland)
- Structure: waterlogged, seasonally flooded, impeded drainage
- Fertility: high nutrient (eutrophic)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Viola odorata indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Viola odorata", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Viola odorata", "common_names": ["Viola odorata"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "base-rich, calcareous, well-structured loams; hedgerow bases", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Viola odorata for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: base-rich, calcareous, well-structured loams; hedgerow bases
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Sambucus nigra on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Sambucus nigra", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sambucus nigra", "common_names": ["Sambucus nigra"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Elder (Sambucus nigra)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sambucus nigra for you.
- Species: Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Gamba grass on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Andropogon gayanus", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Andropogon gayanus", "common_names": ["Gamba grass", "Tambookie grass (misapplied)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "unknown", "Salinity": "unknown", "Moisture": "seasonally moist (wet-dry tropics)", "Structure": "sandy to loamy, savanna woodlands", "Fertility": "low (reduces soil nitrate)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gamba grass for you.
- Ph: unknown
- Salinity: unknown
- Moisture: seasonally moist (wet-dry tropics)
- Structure: sandy to loamy, savanna woodlands
- Fertility: low (reduces soil nitrate)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Liverseed grass indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Urochloa panicoides", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Urochloa panicoides", "common_names": ["Liverseed grass", "Liverseedgrass", "Annual signalgrass", "Urochloa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "Not salt-tolerant — low tolerance at germination (48 mM NaCl = 50% inhibition).", "Structure": "Surface-germinating — strongly favoured by no-till/residue retention; sorghum residue stimulates emergence."}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "depletive", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Liverseed grass for you.
- Salinity: Not salt-tolerant — low tolerance at germination (48 mM NaCl = 50% inhibition).
- Structure: Surface-germinating — strongly favoured by no-till/residue retention; sorghum residue stimulates emergence.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Caucalis platycarpos prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Caucalis platycarpos", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Caucalis platycarpos", "common_names": ["Caucalis platycarpos"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Caucalis platycarpos for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Rushes indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Juncus spp", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus spp", "common_names": ["Rushes"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Waterlogged soils. Indicator of poor drainage and seasonal waterlogging."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Rushes for you.
- General indicators: Waterlogged soils. Indicator of poor drainage and seasonal waterlogging.


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Ranunculus hybridus indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ranunculus hybridus", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ranunculus hybridus", "common_names": ["Ranunculus hybridus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ranunculus hybridus for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Field horsetail on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Equisetum arvense", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Equisetum arvense", "common_names": ["Field horsetail", "Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense)", "Equisetum arvense"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral (wide range)", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "compacted, poorly-drained subsoil", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=6 recalibrated; orig=3)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Prefers low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates calcium deficiency", "detail": "indicates calcium-poor soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "silica", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Accumulates silica; presence indicates high soil silica content", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Field horsetail for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral (wide range)
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, poorly-drained subsoil
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=6 recalibrated; orig=3)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Solanum sarachoides growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Solanum sarachoides", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Solanum sarachoides", "common_names": ["Solanum sarachoides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Solanum sarachoides for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Polycarpon tetraphyllum growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Polycarpon tetraphyllum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Polycarpon tetraphyllum", "common_names": ["Polycarpon tetraphyllum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Polycarpon tetraphyllum for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I'm seeing Gentianella bohemica on my land. What does it mean?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Gentianella bohemica", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gentianella bohemica", "common_names": ["Gentianella bohemica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gentianella bohemica for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Dipsacus fullonum indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Dipsacus fullonum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Dipsacus fullonum", "common_names": ["Dipsacus fullonum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Dipsacus fullonum for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Amaranthus retroflexus as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Amaranthus retroflexus", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Amaranthus retroflexus", "common_names": ["Amaranthus retroflexus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance; ECe 4-8 dS/m threshold", "Moisture": "moderate to well-drained; drought tolerant; disturbed, dry-to-moist soils", "Structure": "highly tolerant of soil compaction; indicator of compacted, crusted, disturbed soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile soils; tolerates low-to-moderate fertility; pioneer species", "Soil pH": "pH 5.5-7.5; less common below pH 5.0; occasionally to pH 8.0"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Luxuriant growth signals high nitrogen availability", "source": "University of Nebraska Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates abundance", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Thrives in phosphorus-rich fertile soils", "source": "University of Nebraska Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Amaranthus retroflexus for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance; ECe 4-8 dS/m threshold
- Moisture: moderate to well-drained; drought tolerant; disturbed, dry-to-moist soils
- Structure: highly tolerant of soil compaction; indicator of compacted, crusted, disturbed soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile soils; tolerates low-to-moderate fertility; pioneer species
- Soil pH: pH 5.5-7.5; less common below pH 5.0; occasionally to pH 8.0


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Hierochloe hirta indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Hierochloe hirta", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hierochloe hirta", "common_names": ["Hierochloe hirta"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hierochloe hirta for you.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Carex sylvatica as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Carex sylvatica", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex sylvatica", "common_names": ["Carex sylvatica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex sylvatica for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Genista pilosa as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Genista pilosa", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Genista pilosa", "common_names": ["Genista pilosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Genista pilosa for you.
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions does Yarrow prefer?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Achillea millefolium", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Achillea millefolium", "common_names": ["Yarrow"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Nutrients": "potassium: indicates low — potassium; potassium: indicates low — potassium; potassium: indicates low — potassium.", "Structure": "well-aerated, drought-resistant", "Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "slight salt tolerance (S=1)", "Moisture": "fresh to dry (F=5)", "Fertility": "low to moderate fertility (N=4)"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "LSU AgCenter (2019)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicator", "detail": "Often found in potassium-rich soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "copper", "relationship": "accumulator", "detail": "Permaculture tradition considers yarrow a copper accumulator", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "copper", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Long considered a copper-deficiency indicator in pastures", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Yarrow for you.
- Nutrients: potassium: indicates low — potassium; potassium: indicates low — potassium; potassium: indicates low — potassium.
- Structure: well-aerated, drought-resistant
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: slight salt tolerance (S=1)
- Moisture: fresh to dry (F=5)
- Fertility: low to moderate fertility (N=4)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Sisymbrium irio indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Sisymbrium irio", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sisymbrium irio", "common_names": ["Sisymbrium irio"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — found on many soil types", "Salinity": "Not saline — no AU saline association documented", "Moisture": "Winter-moist soils — winter annual, proliferates with significant fall precipitation", "Structure": "Disturbed soils — widespread in crops, pastures, roadsides, parks, gardens, footpaths, waste areas", "Fertility": "Moderate — weed of crops and pastures, indicates moderate fertility disturbed conditions"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sisymbrium irio for you.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — found on many soil types
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU saline association documented
- Moisture: Winter-moist soils — winter annual, proliferates with significant fall precipitation
- Structure: Disturbed soils — widespread in crops, pastures, roadsides, parks, gardens, footpaths, waste areas
- Fertility: Moderate — weed of crops and pastures, indicates moderate fertility disturbed conditions


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Rumex acetosa growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Rumex acetosa", "region": "Australia"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Rumex acetosa", "common_names": ["Rumex acetosa"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "wide range; deep taproot, indicates moderate acidity", "Fertility": "infertile to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Rumex acetosa for you.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; deep taproot, indicates moderate acidity
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Solanum nigrum growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Solanum nigrum", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Solanum nigrum", "common_names": ["Solanum nigrum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Solanum nigrum for you.
- Species: Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] I've got Lamium album growing in my field. What does that tell me?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Lamium album", "region": "Europe"}}</function_call>

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lamium album", "common_names": ["Lamium album"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "well-structured, fertile loam.", "Species": "White Dead-Nettle (Lamium album)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Lamium album for you.
- Structure: well-structured, fertile loam.
- Species: White Dead-Nettle (Lamium album)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps