[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 Gagea spathacea growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gagea spathacea", "common_names": ["Gagea spathacea"], "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": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gagea spathacea 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: 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 Sorghum halepense prefer (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sorghum halepense", "common_names": ["Sorghum halepense"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to alkaline", "Salinity": "slight salt tolerance", "Moisture": "fresh to moist (deep-rooted, drought-tolerant)", "Structure": "deep, well-drained, fertile", "Fertility": "high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sorghum halepense for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to alkaline
- Salinity: slight salt tolerance
- Moisture: fresh to moist (deep-rooted, drought-tolerant)
- Structure: deep, well-drained, fertile
- 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] Tell me about Draba fladnizensis as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Draba fladnizensis", "common_names": ["Draba fladnizensis"], "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": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Draba fladnizensis 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: 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 Osmunda regalis on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Osmunda regalis", "common_names": ["Osmunda regalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Osmunda regalis for you.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- 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 soil conditions does Tripleurosper perforatum prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Tripleurosper perforatum", "common_names": ["Tripleurosper perforatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Tripleurosper perforatum for you.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- 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] What does Carex pallescens indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex pallescens", "common_names": ["Carex pallescens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex pallescens for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- 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 Hypochoeris radicata indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hypochoeris radicata", "common_names": ["Hypochoeris radicata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hypochoeris radicata for you.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- 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 Galium megalospermum indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Galium megalospermum", "common_names": ["Galium megalospermum"], "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 Galium megalospermum 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] Tell me about Cat's ear / Flat weed as a soil indicator (Australia).

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hypochaeris radicata", "common_names": ["Cat's ear / Flat weed"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Low fertility (low potassium)."}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low phosphorus", "detail": "common in low-P pastures", "source": "NSW DPI", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cat's ear / Flat weed for you.
- General indicators: Low fertility (low potassium).


[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 Oxyria digyna on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Oxyria digyna", "common_names": ["Oxyria digyna"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Oxyria digyna for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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've got Fragaria vesca growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Fragaria vesca", "common_names": ["Fragaria vesca"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Fragaria vesca for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- 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'm seeing Epipactis microphylla on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Epipactis microphylla", "common_names": ["Epipactis microphylla"], "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 infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Epipactis microphylla 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 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 Saxifraga bryoides indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Saxifraga bryoides", "common_names": ["Saxifraga bryoides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Saxifraga bryoides for you.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Portulaca oleracea on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Portulaca oleracea", "common_names": ["Portulaca oleracea"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to alkaline", "Salinity": "highly salt-tolerant halophyte; threshold ECe 6.3 dS/m; 50% reduction at ECe 11.5 dS/m", "Moisture": "moist, well-drained; drought tolerant; optimal growth with consistent moisture", "Structure": "tolerates compacted, disturbed, and sandy soils; common on disturbed areas", "Fertility": "most problematic on highly fertile soils; indicates fertile, cultivated areas", "Soil pH": "pH 5.6-7.8; germination unaffected pH 5-9; tolerates acid, alkaline, neutral"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "contradiction_flag": true, "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Indicator of high phosphorus levels in soil", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low phosphorus", "source": "SmilingGardener", "confidence": "low", "contradiction_flag": true, "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates abundance", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequate-high phosphorus", "detail": "thrives where phosphorus is available", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "contradiction_flag": true, "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Thrives in nitrogen-rich fertile soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Portulaca oleracea for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to alkaline
- Salinity: highly salt-tolerant halophyte; threshold ECe 6.3 dS/m; 50% reduction at ECe 11.5 dS/m
- Moisture: moist, well-drained; drought tolerant; optimal growth with consistent moisture
- Structure: tolerates compacted, disturbed, and sandy soils; common on disturbed areas
- Fertility: most problematic on highly fertile soils; indicates fertile, cultivated areas
- Soil pH: pH 5.6-7.8; germination unaffected pH 5-9; tolerates acid, alkaline, neutral


[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 Spear thistle growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Spear thistle", "common_names": ["Spear thistle"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "High fertility, overgrazing, soil disturbance."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Spear thistle for you.
- 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] Tell me about Geum urbanum as a soil indicator (Australia).

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Geum urbanum", "common_names": ["Geum urbanum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "base-rich, well-drained; hedgerows, woodland edges, shaded gardens", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Geum urbanum for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: base-rich, well-drained; hedgerows, woodland edges, shaded gardens
- 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 Gnaphalium norvegicum indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gnaphalium norvegicum", "common_names": ["Gnaphalium norvegicum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gnaphalium norvegicum for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- 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 Senecio alpinus as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Senecio alpinus", "common_names": ["Senecio alpinus"], "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": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Senecio alpinus 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: 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] What does Lapsana communis indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lapsana communis", "common_names": ["Lapsana communis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "loose, fertile, cultivated; gardens, arable margins, waste ground", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Lapsana communis for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: loose, fertile, cultivated; gardens, arable margins, waste 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 Erica tetralix prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Erica tetralix", "common_names": ["Erica tetralix"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "extremely acidic. pH 3.0–4.0. Very acid-tolerant species", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Erica tetralix for you.
- Soil pH: extremely acidic. pH 3.0–4.0. Very acid-tolerant species
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- 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 Juncus anceps indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus anceps", "common_names": ["Juncus anceps"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "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 Juncus anceps for you.
- Salinity: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- 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] Tell me about Minuartia stricta as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Minuartia stricta", "common_names": ["Minuartia stricta"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "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 Minuartia stricta for you.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- 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 does Juncus tenuis indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus tenuis", "common_names": ["Juncus tenuis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "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 Juncus tenuis for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- 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 Mentha longifolia as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Mentha longifolia", "common_names": ["Mentha longifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Mentha longifolia for you.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- 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 Hypericum pulchrum as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hypericum pulchrum", "common_names": ["Hypericum pulchrum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hypericum pulchrum for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Arrhenatherum elatius growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Arrhenatherum elatius", "common_names": ["Arrhenatherum elatius"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "well-drained, fertile loam; deep roots improve structure", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Arrhenatherum elatius for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: well-drained, fertile loam; deep roots improve structure
- 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] What soil conditions does Androsace hausmannii prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Androsace hausmannii", "common_names": ["Androsace hausmannii"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Androsace hausmannii for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- 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 Epilobium lanceolatum on my land. What does it mean?

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Epilobium lanceolatum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Pseudorchis albida indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Pseudorchis albida", "common_names": ["Pseudorchis albida"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "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 Pseudorchis albida for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- 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] I'm seeing Button grass on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Dactyloctenium radulans", "common_names": ["Button grass", "Finger grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Alkaline preference — greatest germination in high pH buffer solution; germinates pH 4-10", "Salinity": "Tolerates saline soils — documented tolerance to saline and swampy soils", "Moisture": "Moist after rainfall — germinates rapidly after heavy rain; favours seasonally wet areas and river banks", "Structure": "Sandy and loamy soils preferred — tolerates wide range including saline and swampy soils; surface-germinating", "Fertility": "Moderate — depletes soil nutrients in fallow; native species with moderate nutrient demands"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "depletive", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Button grass for you.
- Ph: Alkaline preference — greatest germination in high pH buffer solution; germinates pH 4-10
- Salinity: Tolerates saline soils — documented tolerance to saline and swampy soils
- Moisture: Moist after rainfall — germinates rapidly after heavy rain; favours seasonally wet areas and river banks
- Structure: Sandy and loamy soils preferred — tolerates wide range including saline and swampy soils; surface-germinating
- Fertility: Moderate — depletes soil nutrients in fallow; native species with moderate nutrient demands


[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 Scabiosa canescens prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Scabiosa canescens", "common_names": ["Scabiosa canescens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "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 Scabiosa canescens for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- 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] I've got Nymphoides peltata growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Nymphoides peltata", "common_names": ["Nymphoides peltata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies", "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 Nymphoides peltata for you.
- Moisture: rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies
- 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] What soil conditions does Saffron thistle prefer (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carthamus lanatus", "common_names": ["Saffron thistle"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — tolerates wide variety of soil types; shows little preference", "Salinity": "Not saline — no AU association", "Moisture": "Dry to moderately dry — 300-600 mm annual rainfall; more abundant after wet springs", "Structure": "Poorly structured soils — on overcropped paddocks with low fertility and poorly structured soils; disturbed sites", "Fertility": "Low fertility indicator — more common on poor/overgrazed pastures with low nutrient levels"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Phosphorus", "relationship": "indicator of deficiency", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Saffron thistle for you.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — tolerates wide variety of soil types; shows little preference
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU association
- Moisture: Dry to moderately dry — 300-600 mm annual rainfall; more abundant after wet springs
- Structure: Poorly structured soils — on overcropped paddocks with low fertility and poorly structured soils; disturbed sites
- Fertility: Low fertility indicator — more common on poor/overgrazed pastures with low 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 Field bindweed growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Convolvulus arvensis", "common_names": ["Field bindweed", "Convolvulus arvensis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to alkaline (R=8)", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh", "Structure": "loose, well-aerated, deep", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low calcium; proper calcium level with other cations in balance", "source": "Walters via SmilingGardener / Underwood Gardens", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low phosphorus", "source": "Walters via SmilingGardener / Underwood Gardens", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low potassium", "source": "Walters via SmilingGardener", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "magnesium", "relationship": "indicates excess", "detail": "excess accumulation of heavy soil metals such as magnesium", "source": "Walters via Underwood Gardens", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Field bindweed for you.
- Ph: neutral to alkaline (R=8)
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh
- Structure: loose, well-aerated, deep
- 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 Gypsophila muralis growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gypsophila muralis", "common_names": ["Gypsophila muralis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gypsophila muralis for you.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Ventenata dubia as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Avena tenuis", "common_names": ["Ventenata dubia", "Ventenata dubia (Avena tenuis)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "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 Ventenata dubia for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- 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] I'm seeing Carex fuliginosa on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex fuliginosa", "common_names": ["Carex fuliginosa"], "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": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex fuliginosa 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: 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] Tell me about Pulsatilla patens as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Pulsatilla patens", "common_names": ["Pulsatilla patens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Pulsatilla patens for you.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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 soil conditions does Setaria viridis prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Setaria viridis", "common_names": ["Setaria viridis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Setaria viridis for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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 Common field speedwell prefer (UK)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica persica", "common_names": ["Common field speedwell", "Common field speedwell (Veronica persica)", "Veronica persica"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moist", "Fertility": "fertile soils; nitrogen-rich", "Other indicators": "disturbed soils."}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Common field speedwell for you.
- Moisture: moist
- Fertility: fertile soils; nitrogen-rich
- Other indicators: disturbed 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 Creeping thistle on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cirsium arvense", "common_names": ["Creeping thistle", "Cirsium arvense", "Creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Nutrients": "potassium: indicates adequacy — Often abundant in high-potassium fertile soils; iron: accumulator — roots bring up iron from subsoil; iron: indicates low — iron.", "Species": "Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense)", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Often abundant in high-potassium fertile soils", "source": "University of Minnesota Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "iron", "relationship": "accumulator", "detail": "roots bring up iron from subsoil", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "iron", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Creeping thistle for you.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Nutrients: potassium: indicates adequacy — Often abundant in high-potassium fertile soils; iron: accumulator — roots bring up iron from subsoil; iron: indicates low — iron.
- Species: Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
- 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 Aira praecox growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Aira praecox", "common_names": ["Aira praecox"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "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 Aira praecox for you.
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- 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 Gentiana crutiata prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gentiana crutiata", "common_names": ["Gentiana crutiata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "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 Gentiana crutiata for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- 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 Red Campion indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Silene dioica", "common_names": ["Red Campion", "Red Campion (Silene dioica)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "moist, fertile; indicates hedgerow/disturbed fertile soils", "Fertility": "very high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "strong N indicator, P accumulator", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Red Campion for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: moist, fertile; indicates hedgerow/disturbed fertile soils
- Fertility: very 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 Hieracium glaucinum as a soil indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium glaucinum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Bellis perennis indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Bellis perennis", "common_names": ["Bellis perennis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "trampled, compacted grassland; mown lawns and pastures", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Bellis perennis for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: trampled, compacted grassland; mown lawns and pastures
- 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] I'm seeing Cortusa matthioli on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cortusa matthioli", "common_names": ["Cortusa matthioli"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cortusa matthioli for you.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- 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 Hypochoeris uniflora indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hypochoeris uniflora", "common_names": ["Hypochoeris uniflora"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hypochoeris uniflora for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- 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 Amelanchier lamarckii as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Amelanchier lamarckii", "common_names": ["Amelanchier lamarckii"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Amelanchier lamarckii for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Glyceria nemoralis on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Glyceria nemoralis", "common_names": ["Glyceria nemoralis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "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 Glyceria nemoralis for you.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- 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 Fumitory as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Fumaria officinalis", "common_names": ["Fumitory", "Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)", "Fumaria officinalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Common Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)", "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": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Fumitory for you.
- Species: Common Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)
- 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: 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 Helictotrichon parlatorei prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Helictotrichon parlatorei", "common_names": ["Helictotrichon parlatorei"], "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 Helictotrichon parlatorei 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] What does Barnyard grass indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Echinochloa crus-galli", "common_names": ["Barnyard grass", "Barnyardgrass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — grows on a variety of soils in rice areas", "Salinity": "Not saline — no specific AU saline association documented", "Moisture": "Wet to moist soils — strongly associated with rice crops; germination stimulated by periodic draining and flooding", "Structure": "Alluvial/clay soils — found on wet fertile alluvial soils near watercourses; intolerant of dense shade", "Fertility": "High fertility — prefers wet, fertile alluvial soils; removes up to 80% of soil mineral N"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "depletive", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Barnyard grass for you.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — grows on a variety of soils in rice areas
- Salinity: Not saline — no specific AU saline association documented
- Moisture: Wet to moist soils — strongly associated with rice crops; germination stimulated by periodic draining and flooding
- Structure: Alluvial/clay soils — found on wet fertile alluvial soils near watercourses; intolerant of dense shade
- Fertility: High fertility — prefers wet, fertile alluvial soils; removes up to 80% of soil mineral N


[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 Bromus hordeaceus growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Bromus hordeaceus", "common_names": ["Bromus hordeaceus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "free-draining, sandy to light loam arable soils", "Fertility": "low to moderate fertility (N=4)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Bromus hordeaceus for you.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, sandy to light loam arable soils
- 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] Tell me about Tuberaria guttata as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Tuberaria guttata", "common_names": ["Tuberaria guttata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Tuberaria guttata for you.
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland 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] Tell me about Glyceria maxima as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Glyceria maxima", "common_names": ["Glyceria maxima"], "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": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Glyceria maxima 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: 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] What does Poa trivialis indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Poa trivialis", "common_names": ["Poa trivialis", "Rough stalked meadowgrass", "Rough stalked meadowgrass (Poa trivialis)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "damp, fertile soils; shallow-rooted, indicates moisture", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Poa trivialis for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: damp, fertile soils; shallow-rooted, indicates moisture
- Fertility: moderate to high 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 Onion weed growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Onion weed", "common_names": ["Onion weed"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Sandy soils, calcareous soils, overgrazing.."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Onion weed for you.
- General indicators: Sandy soils, calcareous soils, 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 Scrophularia nodosa prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Scrophularia nodosa", "common_names": ["Scrophularia nodosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Common Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Scrophularia nodosa for you.
- Species: Common Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- 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 Plantago indica indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Plantago indica", "common_names": ["Plantago indica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "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 Plantago indica for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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] Tell me about Thesium alpinum as a soil indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Thesium alpinum", "common_names": ["Thesium alpinum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Thesium alpinum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone 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 Cirsium palustre as a soil indicator (Australia).

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cirsium palustre", "common_names": ["Cirsium palustre"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet, poorly aerated (F=8)", "Structure": "waterlogged, poorly drained; wet meadows, rush pastures, and moorland", "Fertility": "infertile (N=3)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cirsium palustre for you.
- Ph: acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, poorly aerated (F=8)
- Structure: waterlogged, poorly drained; wet meadows, rush pastures, and moorland
- Fertility: infertile (N=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] What soil conditions does Mexican poppy prefer (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Argemone mexicana", "common_names": ["Mexican poppy", "Mexican prickly poppy"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — tolerates wide variety of soil types; grows well in low-nutrient soils", "Salinity": "Not saline — no AU association", "Moisture": "Dry to seasonally moist — associated with dry river beds, sandy river flats, ephemeral watercourses", "Structure": "Sandy/disturbed soils — strong affinity for sandy river flats, dry creek beds, disturbed natural vegetation", "Fertility": "Low fertility tolerant — grows well in low nutrient soils"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Mexican poppy for you.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — tolerates wide variety of soil types; grows well in low-nutrient soils
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU association
- Moisture: Dry to seasonally moist — associated with dry river beds, sandy river flats, ephemeral watercourses
- Structure: Sandy/disturbed soils — strong affinity for sandy river flats, dry creek beds, disturbed natural vegetation
- Fertility: Low fertility tolerant — grows well in low nutrient 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 Potentilla micrantha growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Potentilla micrantha", "common_names": ["Potentilla micrantha"], "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 Potentilla micrantha 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] What does Perennial sow-thistle indicate about soil conditions?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sonchus arvensis", "common_names": ["Perennial sow-thistle", "Sonchus arvensis", "Perennial sow-thistle (Sonchus arvensis)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "compaction.", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Perennial sow-thistle for you.
- Structure: compaction.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- 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 Vicia sepium on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia sepium", "common_names": ["Vicia sepium"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to weakly basic", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "well-structured, free-draining, hedgerow and grassland margins", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Vicia sepium for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to weakly basic
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: well-structured, free-draining, hedgerow and grassland margins
- 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] I'm seeing Heliotropium europaeum on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Heliotropium europaeum", "common_names": ["Heliotropium europaeum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Alkaline preference — light textured alkaline soils best for propagation", "Salinity": "Not specifically saline — however, on soils with chemical constraints (salinity, boron), extracts more water than most crops", "Moisture": "Dry to moderately dry — summer-growing, extremely drought hardy; 300-500 mm winter-dominant rainfall zones", "Structure": "Lighter soils preferred — more prominent on lighter textured/coloured soils; establishes in bare/disturbed areas", "Fertility": "High fertility indicator — associated with nitrogen-rich sites; ties up nitrogen that could be used by crops"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Heliotropium europaeum for you.
- Ph: Alkaline preference — light textured alkaline soils best for propagation
- Salinity: Not specifically saline — however, on soils with chemical constraints (salinity, boron), extracts more water than most crops
- Moisture: Dry to moderately dry — summer-growing, extremely drought hardy; 300-500 mm winter-dominant rainfall zones
- Structure: Lighter soils preferred — more prominent on lighter textured/coloured soils; establishes in bare/disturbed areas
- Fertility: High fertility indicator — associated with nitrogen-rich sites; ties up nitrogen that could be used by crops


[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 Gagea lutea prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gagea lutea", "common_names": ["Gagea lutea"], "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": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gagea lutea 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: 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 Fat hen / White goosefoot / Lambs quarter prefer (UK)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Chenopodium album", "common_names": ["Fat hen / White goosefoot / Lambs quarter", "Chenopodium album", "Fat hen / White goosefoot / Lambs quarter (Chenopodium album)"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet tillage; moist", "Soil pH": "high lime/alkaline", "Fertility": "uncomposted animal organic matter; high fertility/humus", "Structure": "tolerant of soil compaction; establishes in compacted disturbed areas", "Salinity": "facultative halophyte; 37% germination at 200 mM NaCl; GR50 at 139.9 mM NaCl", "Other indicators": "loams/sandy soils; surplus/excess N; high N; low P; high K."}, "source": "Research (UK)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "zinc", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Zinc accumulator; bioindicator of zinc-deficient soils", "source": "Ohio State University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicator", "detail": "Strong indicator of nitrogen-rich soils; thrives on manure heaps", "source": "PFAF / Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "accumulator", "detail": "Efficiently accumulates phosphorus", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequate availability", "detail": "requires good quality available phosphate", "source": "Walters (1999) via EcoFarming Daily", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Fat hen / White goosefoot / Lambs quarter for you.
- Moisture: wet tillage; moist
- Soil pH: high lime/alkaline
- Fertility: uncomposted animal organic matter; high fertility/humus
- Structure: tolerant of soil compaction; establishes in compacted disturbed areas
- Salinity: facultative halophyte; 37% germination at 200 mM NaCl; GR50 at 139.9 mM NaCl
- Other indicators: loams/sandy soils; surplus/excess N; high N; low P; high K.


[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 Echinocystis lobata on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Echinocystis lobata", "common_names": ["Echinocystis lobata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Echinocystis lobata for you.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- 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] What soil conditions does Hordeum jubatum prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Hordeum jubatum", "common_names": ["Hordeum jubatum"], "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": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hordeum jubatum 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: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- 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 does Potentilla anserina indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Potentilla anserina", "common_names": ["Potentilla anserina"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral", "Salinity": "Moderate", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "compacted, trampled, damp; stoloniferous spreader", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Potentilla anserina for you.
- Ph: neutral
- Salinity: Moderate
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, trampled, damp; stoloniferous spreader
- Fertility: moderate to high 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 Angelica archangelica on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Angelica archangelica", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Angelica archangelica for you.
- 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 Cicuta virosa growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cicuta virosa", "common_names": ["Cicuta virosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cicuta virosa for you.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- 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] What soil conditions does Peucedanum cervaria prefer?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Peucedanum cervaria", "common_names": ["Peucedanum cervaria"], "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": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Peucedanum cervaria 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: 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 Parthenium weed indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Parthenium hysterophorus", "common_names": ["Parthenium weed", "Bitter weed", "Carrot grass", "Congress grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to alkaline", "Salinity": "unknown", "Moisture": "dry to moist", "Structure": "disturbed, bare, compacted", "Fertility": "low to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Parthenium weed for you.
- Ph: neutral to alkaline
- Salinity: unknown
- Moisture: dry to moist
- Structure: disturbed, bare, compacted
- Fertility: low 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'm seeing Papaver argemone on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Papaver argemone", "common_names": ["Papaver argemone"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "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 Papaver argemone for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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] I've got Euphorbia esula growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Euphorbia esula 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] I'm seeing Selinum carvifolia on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Selinum carvifolia", "common_names": ["Selinum carvifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Selinum carvifolia for you.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland 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] I've got Artemisia vulgaris growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Artemisia vulgaris", "common_names": ["Artemisia vulgaris"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "alkaline, base-rich (R=8)", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "loose, well-drained, disturbed", "Fertility": "very high fertility (N=8)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Artemisia vulgaris for you.
- Ph: alkaline, base-rich (R=8)
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: loose, well-drained, disturbed
- Fertility: very high fertility (N=8)


[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 Bunium bulbocastanum growing in my field. What does that tell me?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Bunium bulbocastanum", "common_names": ["Bunium bulbocastanum"], "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 Bunium bulbocastanum 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] I've got Calamagrostis epigejos growing in my field. What does that tell me (Australia)?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Calamagrostis epigejos", "common_names": ["Calamagrostis epigejos"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp (F=6)", "Structure": "sandy, disturbed ground; woodland clearings; tolerates poor structure", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Calamagrostis epigejos for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp (F=6)
- Structure: sandy, disturbed ground; woodland clearings; tolerates poor structure
- 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] I'm seeing Vicia lutea on my land. What does it mean?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia lutea", "common_names": ["Vicia lutea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "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 Vicia lutea for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture