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

[User] You see Geranium molle — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Geranium molle", "common_names": ["Geranium molle", "Dove's-foot crane's-bill", "Dove's-foot crane's-bill (Geranium molle)", "Doves-foot cranes-bill"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "loose.", "Species": "Dove'S-Foot Crane'S-Bill (Geranium molle)", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Geranium molle (Geranium molle) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: loose.
- Species: Dove'S-Foot Crane'S-Bill (Geranium molle)
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Atriplex glabriuscula tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Atriplex glabriuscula", "common_names": ["Atriplex glabriuscula"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps", "Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Atriplex glabriuscula (Atriplex glabriuscula) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps
- Salinity: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture


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

[User] You see Artemisia absinthium — what does that indicate?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Artemisia absinthium (Artemisia absinthium) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Species: Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Brachypodium pinnatum pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Brachypodium pinnatum", "common_names": ["Brachypodium pinnatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Tor-Grass (Brachypodium pinnatum)", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Brachypodium pinnatum (Brachypodium pinnatum) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Tor-Grass (Brachypodium pinnatum)
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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. 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's the story with Vicia lutea as a soil indicator?

[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]
Here's what Vicia lutea (Vicia lutea) tells us about your soil.
- 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


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Veronica urticifolia tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica urticifolia (Veronica urticifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Creeping buttercup pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ranunculus repens", "common_names": ["Creeping buttercup", "Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens)", "Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) (Ranunculus repens)", "Ranunculus repens"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "damp to wet (F=7)", "Structure": "compacted, poorly-drained, poached", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: damp to wet (F=7)
- Structure: compacted, poorly-drained, poached
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Glaux maritima pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Glaux maritima", "common_names": ["Glaux maritima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Glaux maritima (Glaux maritima) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species


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

[User] You see Tussilago farfara — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Tussilago farfara (Tussilago farfara) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: disturbed, compacted, heavy clay; pioneer on bare substrate
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

[User] You see Veronica officinalis — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica officinalis", "common_names": ["Veronica officinalis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to dry", "Structure": "sandy, acid, low-fertility; creeping mats on poor soils", "Fertility": "infertile to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica officinalis (Veronica officinalis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to dry
- Structure: sandy, acid, low-fertility; creeping mats on poor soils
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


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

[User] You see Epilobium hirsutum — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Epilobium hirsutum (Epilobium hirsutum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, poorly aerated (F=8)
- Structure: wet, waterlogged, nutrient-rich; ditch banks, marshes, river margins
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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's the story with Sisymbrium officinale as a soil indicator?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Sisymbrium officinale (Sisymbrium officinale) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] Tell me about Viola cenisia as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola cenisia (Viola cenisia) tells us about your soil.
- 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: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Berula erecta as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Berula erecta", "common_names": ["Berula erecta"], "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": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Berula erecta (Berula erecta) tells us about your soil.
- 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: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] You see Equisetum palustre — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Equisetum palustre", "common_names": ["Equisetum palustre"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Equisetum palustre (Equisetum palustre) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Wahlenbergia hederacea pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Wahlenbergia hederacea", "common_names": ["Wahlenbergia hederacea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Wahlenbergia hederacea (Wahlenbergia hederacea) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] You see Digitaria sanguinalis — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Digitaria sanguinalis", "common_names": ["Digitaria sanguinalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Nutrients": "calcium: indicates low — calcium; calcium: indicates deficiency — Thrives in low-calcium acidic soils; calcium: indicates deficiency — low calcium.", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Thrives in low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low calcium", "source": "SmilingGardener (comment response)", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates very low", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "LSU AgCenter (2019)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates calcium deficiency", "detail": "common in calcium-poor compacted soils", "source": "Extension knowledge", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Common in low-fertility nitrogen-deficient soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low phosphorus", "source": "SmilingGardener", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates very low", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Digitaria sanguinalis (Digitaria sanguinalis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Nutrients: calcium: indicates low — calcium; calcium: indicates deficiency — Thrives in low-calcium acidic soils; calcium: indicates deficiency — low calcium.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What does Vicia villosa tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia villosa", "common_names": ["Vicia villosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia villosa (Vicia villosa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Vicia sepium pointing to in 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]
Here's what Vicia sepium (Vicia sepium) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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 is Potamogeton crispus pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Potamogeton crispus", "common_names": ["Potamogeton crispus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Potamogeton crispus (Potamogeton crispus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] You see Cirsium palustre — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cirsium palustre", "common_names": ["Cirsium palustre"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre)", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cirsium palustre (Cirsium palustre) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre)
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- 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. 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 Setaria viridis as a weed indicator.

[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]
Here's what Setaria viridis (Setaria viridis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] You see Deschampsia wibeliana — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Deschampsia wibeliana", "common_names": ["Deschampsia wibeliana"], "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": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Deschampsia wibeliana (Deschampsia wibeliana) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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's the story with Willows as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Salix spp.", "common_names": ["Willows", "Weeping willow", "Crack willow", "Black willow", "Pussy willow"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "unknown", "Salinity": "low (freshwater)", "Moisture": "wet to moist (riparian obligate)", "Structure": "riparian, alluvial, wetland margins", "Fertility": "moderate to high (riparian nutrient accumulation)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Willows (Salix spp.) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: unknown
- Salinity: low (freshwater)
- Moisture: wet to moist (riparian obligate)
- Structure: riparian, alluvial, wetland margins
- Fertility: moderate to high (riparian nutrient accumulation)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Bellis perennis pointing to in 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]
Here's what Bellis perennis (Bellis perennis) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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's the story with Perennial sow-thistle as a soil indicator?

[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]
Here's what Perennial sow-thistle (Sonchus arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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 is Ranunculus baudotii pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ranunculus baudotii", "common_names": ["Ranunculus baudotii"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils", "Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ranunculus baudotii (Ranunculus baudotii) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] You see Viola epipsila — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Viola epipsila", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "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]
Here's what Viola epipsila (Viola epipsila) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- 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. 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 Arctium lappa tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Arctium lappa", "common_names": ["Arctium lappa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Arctium lappa (Arctium lappa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Glechoma hederacea as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Glechoma hederacea", "common_names": ["Glechoma hederacea"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp (F=6)", "Structure": "moisture-retentive, fertile; hedgerows, shaded lawns, woodland margins", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Glechoma hederacea (Glechoma hederacea) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp (F=6)
- Structure: moisture-retentive, fertile; hedgerows, shaded lawns, woodland margins
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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's the story with Woodsia pulchella as a soil indicator?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Woodsia pulchella (Woodsia pulchella) tells us about your soil.
- 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: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] You see Oenanthe lachenalii — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Oenanthe lachenalii", "common_names": ["Oenanthe lachenalii"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Oenanthe lachenalii (Oenanthe lachenalii) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- 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. 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 is Annual meadowgrass pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Annual meadowgrass (Poa annua) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral (R=6)
- Salinity: slight salt tolerance (S=1)
- Moisture: fresh to moist (F=5)
- Structure: compacted, trampled, frequently disturbed
- Fertility: high fertility (N=7)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Veronica arvensis tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica arvensis", "common_names": ["Veronica arvensis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Species": "Wall Speedwell (Veronica arvensis)"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica arvensis (Veronica arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Species: Wall Speedwell (Veronica arvensis)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Vicia cassubica pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia cassubica", "common_names": ["Vicia cassubica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia cassubica (Vicia cassubica) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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. 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 Common chickweed as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Common chickweed (Stellaria media) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: loose, friable, well-aerated
- Fertility: high fertility (N=7)


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

[User] You see Heliotropium europaeum — what does that indicate in 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]
Here's what Heliotropium europaeum (Heliotropium europaeum) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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's the story with Rumex obtusifolius as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Rumex obtusifolius", "common_names": ["Rumex obtusifolius", "Broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius)", "Broad-leaved dock"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "tolerates moderately saline soils; ECe 2.78-2.80 mS/cm (~1.4 dS/m)", "Moisture": "prefers moist, well-aerated, deep soils; indicates moist conditions in permanent grasslands", "Structure": "prefers well-aerated soils; heavy/clay soils; indicates compacted soil in some contexts", "Fertility": "strong indicator of fertile, nutrient-rich soils; high N, P, K response", "Soil pH": "tolerates broad pH range; documented up to pH 8.20-8.25; grows less on very acidic <5.2"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates excess", "detail": "high potassium and excess nitrogen", "source": "Walters (1999) via EcoFarming Daily; Maughan & Amos (2024)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Rumex obtusifolius (Rumex obtusifolius) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: tolerates moderately saline soils; ECe 2.78-2.80 mS/cm (~1.4 dS/m)
- Moisture: prefers moist, well-aerated, deep soils; indicates moist conditions in permanent grasslands
- Structure: prefers well-aerated soils; heavy/clay soils; indicates compacted soil in some contexts
- Fertility: strong indicator of fertile, nutrient-rich soils; high N, P, K response
- Soil pH: tolerates broad pH range; documented up to pH 8.20-8.25; grows less on very acidic <5.2


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Sclerochloa dura tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sclerochloa dura", "common_names": ["Sclerochloa dura"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sclerochloa dura (Sclerochloa dura) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] You see Vicia pannonica — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia pannonica", "common_names": ["Vicia pannonica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia pannonica (Vicia pannonica) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] You see Salicornia fragilis — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Salicornia fragilis", "common_names": ["Salicornia fragilis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability", "Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Salicornia fragilis (Salicornia fragilis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability
- Salinity: very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species


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

[User] You see Juncus conglomeratus — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus conglomeratus", "common_names": ["Juncus conglomeratus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet to waterlogged", "Structure": "waterlogged, poorly drained; tufted growth creates hummocks", "Fertility": "infertile"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus conglomeratus (Juncus conglomeratus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet to waterlogged
- Structure: waterlogged, poorly drained; tufted growth creates hummocks
- Fertility: infertile


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Parthenium weed pointing to in 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]
Here's what Parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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 Cock's-foot as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Dactylis glomerata", "common_names": ["Cock's-foot", "Dactylis glomerata", "Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata)", "Cocks-foot"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range, weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "wide range; deep roots, tolerates moderate compaction", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: wide range, weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; deep roots, tolerates moderate compaction
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 White Campion tell you about soil in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what White Campion (Silene latifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: fertile, disturbed; indicates arable or waste ground
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


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

[User] You see Melilotus dentata — what does that indicate?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Melilotus dentata (Melilotus dentata) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] You see Anagallis arvensis — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Anagallis arvensis", "common_names": ["Anagallis arvensis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Anagallis arvensis (Anagallis arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
- 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. 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 panicea tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex panicea", "common_names": ["Carex panicea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Carnation Sedge (Carex panicea)", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex panicea (Carex panicea) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Carnation Sedge (Carex panicea)
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Lepidium latifolium as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lepidium latifolium", "common_names": ["Lepidium latifolium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lepidium latifolium (Lepidium latifolium) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Viola persicifolia pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Viola persicifolia", "common_names": ["Viola persicifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola persicifolia (Viola persicifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Sonchus oleraceus tell you about soil in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sonchus oleraceus", "common_names": ["Sonchus oleraceus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "fertile, disturbed; taproot indicates loose soil", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sonchus oleraceus (Sonchus oleraceus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: fertile, disturbed; taproot indicates loose soil
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Hymenachne tell you about soil in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Hymenachne (Hymenachne amplexicaulis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: unknown (freshwater)
- Salinity: low (freshwater only)
- Moisture: aquatic to waterlogged (obligate wetland)
- Structure: waterlogged, seasonally flooded, impeded drainage
- Fertility: high nutrient (eutrophic)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Reseda lutea as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Reseda lutea", "common_names": ["Reseda lutea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Wild Mignonette (Reseda lutea)", "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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Reseda lutea (Reseda lutea) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Wild Mignonette (Reseda lutea)
- 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Matricaria recutita tell you about soil in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Matricaria recutita (Matricaria recutita) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, light; arable fields, disturbed ground
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=5)


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

[User] You see Vicia lathyroides — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vicia lathyroides", "common_names": ["Vicia lathyroides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia lathyroides (Vicia lathyroides) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Vallisneria spiralis pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Vallisneria spiralis", "common_names": ["Vallisneria spiralis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vallisneria spiralis (Vallisneria spiralis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- 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. 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 Lepidium perfoliatum as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lepidium perfoliatum", "common_names": ["Lepidium perfoliatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lepidium perfoliatum (Lepidium perfoliatum) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] You see Cichorium intybus — what does that indicate in UK?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cichorium intybus", "common_names": ["Cichorium intybus", "Chicory (Cichorium intybus)", "Chicory"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "rich in bases; compaction (soils rich in bases) provoking anaerobic conditions; blockage of P due to elevated pH; blockage of K due to elevated pH.", "Fertility": "high fertility/humus", "Other indicators": "clay/heavy/silty soils; excess N"}, "source": "Research (UK)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator; 699 mg/100g", "source": "Agricultural Science UA", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "Permies.com", "confidence": "low"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "Permaculture Scotland", "confidence": "low"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates rich, N-heavy soil", "source": "Almanac", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cichorium intybus (Cichorium intybus) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: rich in bases; compaction (soils rich in bases) provoking anaerobic conditions; blockage of P due to elevated pH; blockage of K due to elevated pH.
- Fertility: high fertility/humus
- Other indicators: clay/heavy/silty soils; excess N


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Sagina nodosa pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sagina nodosa", "common_names": ["Sagina nodosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sagina nodosa (Sagina nodosa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Eleocharis uniglumis tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Eleocharis uniglumis", "common_names": ["Eleocharis uniglumis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh", "Moisture": "strictly shallow-water aquatic. Reliable wetland indicator", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Eleocharis uniglumis (Eleocharis uniglumis) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh
- Moisture: strictly shallow-water aquatic. Reliable wetland indicator
- 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. 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 is Glaucium flavum pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Glaucium flavum", "common_names": ["Glaucium flavum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Glaucium flavum (Glaucium flavum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

[User] You see Cow parsley — what does that indicate in UK?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Anthriscus sylvestris", "common_names": ["Cow parsley", "Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)", "Anthriscus sylvestris"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "humid soils/waterlogged.", "Soil pH": "alkaline/base-rich soils", "Fertility": "mineralisation of organic matter"}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: humid soils/waterlogged.
- Soil pH: alkaline/base-rich soils
- Fertility: mineralisation of organic matter


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Bassia hirsuta as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Bassia hirsuta", "common_names": ["Bassia hirsuta"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Bassia hirsuta (Bassia hirsuta) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- 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. 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 is Crepis capillaris pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Crepis capillaris", "common_names": ["Crepis capillaris"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "free-draining grassland, roadsides, and disturbed ground", "Fertility": "low to moderate fertility (N=4)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Crepis capillaris (Crepis capillaris) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: free-draining grassland, roadsides, and disturbed ground
- Fertility: low to moderate fertility (N=4)


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

[User] You see Sorghum halepense — what does that indicate in 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]
Here's what Sorghum halepense (Sorghum halepense) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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's the story with Amaranthus retroflexus as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Amaranthus retroflexus (Amaranthus retroflexus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance; ECe 4-8 dS/m threshold
- Moisture: moderate to well-drained; drought tolerant; disturbed, dry-to-moist soils
- Structure: highly tolerant of soil compaction; indicator of compacted, crusted, disturbed soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile soils; tolerates low-to-moderate fertility; pioneer species
- Soil pH: pH 5.5-7.5; less common below pH 5.0; occasionally to pH 8.0


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

[User] You see Broadleaf Plantain — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Plantago major", "common_names": ["Broadleaf Plantain"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "highly tolerant of soil compaction; strong indicator of compacted soil", "Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "salt tolerant; occurs on seashores and roadsides with de-icing salts", "Moisture": "tolerates long periods of waterlogging; indicates poorly drained soils", "Fertility": "tolerates low N and P; indicates low fertility", "Soil pH": "pH 6.5-7.8; tolerates very high pH >8.0; indicates high pH"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator", "detail": "rich in calcium", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Tolerates low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicator", "detail": "Associated with calcium-rich or well-limed soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: highly tolerant of soil compaction; strong indicator of compacted soil
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: salt tolerant; occurs on seashores and roadsides with de-icing salts
- Moisture: tolerates long periods of waterlogging; indicates poorly drained soils
- Fertility: tolerates low N and P; indicates low fertility
- Soil pH: pH 6.5-7.8; tolerates very high pH >8.0; indicates high pH


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Fat hen / White goosefoot / Lambs quarter tell you about soil in Australia?

[Assistant] <function_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Chenopodium album", "region": "Australia"}}</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": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range, adaptable", "Salinity": "facultative halophyte; 37% germination at 200 mM NaCl; GR50 at 139.9 mM NaCl", "Moisture": "moist soils preferred; tolerates dry and moist; drought tolerant once established", "Structure": "tolerant of soil compaction; establishes in compacted disturbed areas", "Fertility": "highly fertile soil indicator; heavy feeder; highly responsive to N", "Soil pH": "pH 4-10 very broad; thrives across broad pH range; germination unaffected by pH"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "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]
Here's what Fat hen / White goosefoot / Lambs quarter (Chenopodium album) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: wide range, adaptable
- Salinity: facultative halophyte; 37% germination at 200 mM NaCl; GR50 at 139.9 mM NaCl
- Moisture: moist soils preferred; tolerates dry and moist; drought tolerant once established
- Structure: tolerant of soil compaction; establishes in compacted disturbed areas
- Fertility: highly fertile soil indicator; heavy feeder; highly responsive to N
- Soil pH: pH 4-10 very broad; thrives across broad pH range; germination unaffected by pH


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Curled dock (Rumex crispus) pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Rumex crispus", "common_names": ["Curled dock (Rumex crispus)", "Curled dock"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "moderate salinity tolerance; has salt glands on leaves that release salt", "Moisture": "high moisture preference; tolerates waterlogged soils; indicates poorly drained conditions", "Structure": "strong indicator of soil compaction; tolerates waterlogged and poorly drained soils", "Fertility": "low to moderate nutrient requirement; responds to N and P", "Soil pH": "pH 5.2-7.0; less frequently on peat soils or very acidic conditions <5.2"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Tolerates low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Common in phosphorus-rich fertile soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates excess", "detail": "high potassium; clay soils and anaerobic conditions", "source": "Maughan & Amos (2024); Walters (1999)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Curled dock (Rumex crispus) (Rumex crispus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: moderate salinity tolerance; has salt glands on leaves that release salt
- Moisture: high moisture preference; tolerates waterlogged soils; indicates poorly drained conditions
- Structure: strong indicator of soil compaction; tolerates waterlogged and poorly drained soils
- Fertility: low to moderate nutrient requirement; responds to N and P
- Soil pH: pH 5.2-7.0; less frequently on peat soils or very acidic conditions <5.2


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

[User] You see Apium repens — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Apium repens", "common_names": ["Apium repens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Apium repens (Apium repens) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] You see Portulaca oleracea — what does that indicate in 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]
Here's what Portulaca oleracea (Portulaca oleracea) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] You see Veronica montana — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica montana", "common_names": ["Veronica montana"], "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": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica montana (Veronica montana) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Rumex acetosa tell you about soil in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Rumex acetosa (Rumex acetosa) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; deep taproot, indicates moderate acidity
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 is Schoenoplectus triqueter pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Scirpus triqueter", "common_names": ["Schoenoplectus triqueter", "Schoenoplectus triqueter (Scirpus triqueter)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Schoenoplectus triqueter (Scirpus triqueter) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Blackstonia acuminata as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Blackstonia acuminata", "common_names": ["Blackstonia acuminata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Blackstonia acuminata (Blackstonia acuminata) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability