[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 Trifolium resupinatum tell you about soil?

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

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

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


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Chilean needle grass — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Nassella neesiana", "common_names": ["Chilean needle grass", "Chilean needlegrass"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "moderate tolerance.", "Structure": "varied (pastures, grasslands, woodlands, disturbed)."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: moderate tolerance.
- Structure: varied (pastures, grasslands, woodlands, disturbed).


[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 Spirodela polyrhiza — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Spirodela polyrhiza", "common_names": ["Spirodela polyrhiza"], "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": "rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Spirodela polyrhiza (Spirodela polyrhiza) 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: rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies
- 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] You see Malva pusilla — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Malva pusilla", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Malva pusilla (Malva pusilla) 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical 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] What does Zostera noltii tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Zostera noltii", "common_names": ["Zostera noltii"], "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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Zostera noltii (Zostera noltii) 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline 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 Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum) as a soil indicator?

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

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

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


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Alopecurus utriculatus as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Alopecurus utriculatus", "common_names": ["Alopecurus utriculatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Alopecurus utriculatus (Alopecurus utriculatus) 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: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Atriplex rosea as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Atriplex rosea (Atriplex rosea) 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
- 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 Bromus hordeaceus pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Bromus hordeaceus (Bromus hordeaceus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, sandy to light loam arable soils
- Fertility: low to moderate fertility (N=4)


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Ranunculus sceleratus — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ranunculus sceleratus", "common_names": ["Ranunculus sceleratus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "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": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ranunculus sceleratus (Ranunculus sceleratus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- 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: 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 Atriplex oblongifolia as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Atriplex oblongifolia", "common_names": ["Atriplex oblongifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "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", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Atriplex oblongifolia (Atriplex oblongifolia) 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
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- 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] You see Prickly acacia (Acacia nilotica) — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Acacia nilotica", "common_names": ["Prickly acacia (Acacia nilotica)", "Prickly acacia", "Gum arabic tree", "Babul", "Thorn mimosa"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide (pH 5.0-9.0)", "Salinity": "tolerant of saline/alkaline soils", "Moisture": "dry to seasonally moist", "Structure": "clay soils, alluvial, cracking clays (Mitchell grass plains)", "Fertility": "low to moderate (nitrogen-fixing)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Prickly acacia (Acacia nilotica) (Acacia nilotica) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: wide (pH 5.0-9.0)
- Salinity: tolerant of saline/alkaline soils
- Moisture: dry to seasonally moist
- Structure: clay soils, alluvial, cracking clays (Mitchell grass plains)
- Fertility: low to moderate (nitrogen-fixing)


[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 Veronica prostrata pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica prostrata", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica prostrata (Veronica prostrata) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- 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] What does Odontites rubra tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Odontites rubra", "common_names": ["Odontites rubra"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Odontites rubra (Odontites rubra) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: 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's the story with Atriplex laciniata as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Atriplex laciniata", "common_names": ["Atriplex laciniata"], "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": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Atriplex laciniata (Atriplex laciniata) 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: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- 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 Arrhenatherum elatius as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Arrhenatherum elatius (Arrhenatherum elatius) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: well-drained, fertile loam; deep roots improve structure
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Trifolium striatum as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Trifolium striatum", "common_names": ["Trifolium striatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Trifolium striatum (Trifolium striatum) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Verbascum phoeniceum pointing to?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Verbascum phoeniceum (Verbascum phoeniceum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 pisiformis — what does that indicate?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia pisiformis (Vicia pisiformis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 ilvensis as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Woodsia ilvensis", "common_names": ["Woodsia ilvensis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Woodsia ilvensis (Woodsia ilvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- 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 Alopecurus bulbosus pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Alopecurus bulbosus", "common_names": ["Alopecurus bulbosus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture", "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"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Alopecurus bulbosus (Alopecurus bulbosus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture
- 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


[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 Plantago coronopus — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Plantago coronopus", "common_names": ["Plantago coronopus"], "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": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Plantago coronopus (Plantago coronopus) 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: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected 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 does Bupleurum tenuissimum tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Bupleurum tenuissimum", "common_names": ["Bupleurum tenuissimum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Bupleurum tenuissimum (Bupleurum tenuissimum) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

[User] What does Potentilla anserina tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Potentilla anserina", "common_names": ["Potentilla anserina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "compacted, trampled, damp; stoloniferous spreader.", "Species": "Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Potentilla anserina (Potentilla anserina) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: compacted, trampled, damp; stoloniferous spreader.
- Species: Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- 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] What's the story with Samolus valerandi as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Samolus valerandi", "common_names": ["Samolus valerandi"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"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", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Samolus valerandi (Samolus valerandi) tells us about your soil.
- 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
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected 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] You see Puccinellia limosa — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Puccinellia limosa", "common_names": ["Puccinellia limosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "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 Puccinellia limosa (Puccinellia limosa) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- 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 Button grass pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Button grass (Dactyloctenium radulans) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Alkaline preference — greatest germination in high pH buffer solution; germinates pH 4-10
- Salinity: Tolerates saline soils — documented tolerance to saline and swampy soils
- Moisture: Moist after rainfall — germinates rapidly after heavy rain; favours seasonally wet areas and river banks
- Structure: Sandy and loamy soils preferred — tolerates wide range including saline and swampy soils; surface-germinating
- Fertility: Moderate — depletes soil nutrients in fallow; native species with moderate nutrient demands


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

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ranunculus ficaria", "common_names": ["Lesser Celandine", "Pilewort"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "moist, heavy, humus-rich; tuberous roots", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "moderate nutrient, damp woodland edge soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: moist, heavy, humus-rich; tuberous roots
- 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] What does Juncus ambiguus tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus ambiguus", "common_names": ["Juncus ambiguus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus ambiguus (Juncus ambiguus) tells us about your soil.
- 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
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected 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 Alopecurus myosuroides pointing to?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Alopecurus myosuroides (Alopecurus myosuroides) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Black-Grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Xanthium spinosum as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Xanthium spinosum", "common_names": ["Xanthium spinosum"], "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": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high nitrogen", "detail": "associated with high-N livestock camps", "source": "NSW DPI", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Xanthium spinosum (Xanthium spinosum) 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's the story with Cerastium dubium as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cerastium dubium", "common_names": ["Cerastium dubium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"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", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cerastium dubium (Cerastium dubium) tells us about your soil.
- 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
- 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 soil conditions is Lactuca tatarica pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lactuca tatarica", "common_names": ["Lactuca tatarica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "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 Lactuca tatarica (Lactuca tatarica) 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: 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 soil conditions is Viburnum opulus pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Viburnum opulus", "common_names": ["Viburnum opulus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viburnum opulus (Viburnum opulus) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Red Fescue pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Festuca rubra", "common_names": ["Red Fescue"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "Moderate", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "well-drained, sandy to loam; dense fibrous roots", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "moderate nutrient, salt-tolerant", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: Moderate
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: well-drained, sandy to loam; dense fibrous roots
- 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] Tell me about Oenanthe silaifolia as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Oenanthe silaifolia", "common_names": ["Oenanthe silaifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Oenanthe silaifolia (Oenanthe silaifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Juncus compressus pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus compressus", "common_names": ["Juncus compressus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "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 Juncus compressus (Juncus compressus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- 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 does Juncus maritimus tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Juncus maritimus", "common_names": ["Juncus maritimus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus maritimus (Juncus maritimus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Veronica spicata as a soil indicator?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica spicata (Veronica spicata) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Valerianella rimosa as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Valerianella rimosa", "common_names": ["Valerianella rimosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Valerianella rimosa (Valerianella rimosa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Tamarix aphylla as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Tamarix aphylla (Tamarix aphylla) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: alkaline
- Salinity: high — indicator of elevated soil salinity
- Moisture: dry to ephemerally wet (arid zone)
- Structure: sandy to clay, well-drained, riparian arid zone
- Fertility: low


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Mentha aquatica as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Mentha aquatica", "common_names": ["Mentha aquatica"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet, water-saturated (F=9)", "Structure": "waterlogged, anaerobic; pond margins, ditches, fens, wet meadows", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Mentha aquatica (Mentha aquatica) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, water-saturated (F=9)
- Structure: waterlogged, anaerobic; pond margins, ditches, fens, wet meadows
- 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 Doublegee pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Emex australis", "common_names": ["Doublegee", "Spiny emex", "Three-cornered jack", "Cat-head", "Tanner's curse"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Neutral to slightly alkaline — in WA associated mainly with red brown soils of neutral to slightly alkaline pH", "Salinity": "Not saline — no AU saline association", "Moisture": "Moist autumn-winter — germinates mainly autumn-winter with sufficient rain; warm moist conditions best for growth", "Structure": "Heavier soils — seedling emergence higher in heavier soil types than sandy soils; loam to clay loam", "Fertility": "Moderate to high — significant in WA wheatbelt cropping; 8-9 plants/m² reduces wheat yield up to 50%"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "responsive", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Doublegee (Emex australis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Neutral to slightly alkaline — in WA associated mainly with red brown soils of neutral to slightly alkaline pH
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU saline association
- Moisture: Moist autumn-winter — germinates mainly autumn-winter with sufficient rain; warm moist conditions best for growth
- Structure: Heavier soils — seedling emergence higher in heavier soil types than sandy soils; loam to clay loam
- Fertility: Moderate to high — significant in WA wheatbelt cropping; 8-9 plants/m² reduces wheat yield up to 50%


[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 fruticulosa — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica fruticulosa", "common_names": ["Veronica fruticulosa"], "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 Veronica fruticulosa (Veronica fruticulosa) 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 Paspalum as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Paspalum (Paspalum dilatatum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist (F=5-6 approximated)
- Structure: compacted, clay, tolerates waterlogging
- Fertility: moderate fertility


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Sonchus palustris pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Sonchus palustris", "common_names": ["Sonchus palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sonchus palustris (Sonchus palustris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- 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] Tell me about Rumex maritimus as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Rumex maritimus", "common_names": ["Rumex maritimus"], "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": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Rumex maritimus (Rumex maritimus) 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: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps
- 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 Tormentil — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Potentilla erecta", "common_names": ["Tormentil", "Potentilla erecta"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "None", "Nutrients": "general: acid and low fertility indicator, Fe-rich soils — general.", "Structure": "acid peaty or sandy soils; indicates nutrient poverty", "Ph": "strongly acid", "Moisture": "moist", "Fertility": "very infertile"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "acid and low fertility indicator, Fe-rich soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: None
- Nutrients: general: acid and low fertility indicator, Fe-rich soils — general.
- Structure: acid peaty or sandy soils; indicates nutrient poverty
- Ph: strongly acid
- Moisture: moist
- Fertility: very 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] You see Veronica aphylla — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Veronica aphylla", "common_names": ["Veronica aphylla"], "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 Veronica aphylla (Veronica aphylla) 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] What soil conditions is Redshank / Lady's thumb pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Persicaria maculosa", "common_names": ["Redshank / Lady's thumb", "Redshank / Lady's thumb (Persicaria maculosa)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "moisture-retentive, fertile; arable fields, gardens, damp waste ground", "Fertility": "very fertile (N=8)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Redshank / Lady's thumb (Persicaria maculosa) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: moisture-retentive, fertile; arable fields, gardens, damp waste ground
- Fertility: very fertile (N=8)


[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 Valerianella eriocarpa as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Valerianella eriocarpa (Valerianella eriocarpa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Geum urbanum (Geum urbanum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: base-rich, well-drained; hedgerows, woodland edges, shaded gardens
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Aegopodium podagraria", "common_names": ["Aegopodium podagraria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagraria)", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "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 Aegopodium podagraria (Aegopodium podagraria) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagraria)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- 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] Tell me about Urtica dioica as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Urtica dioica", "common_names": ["Urtica dioica", "Common nettle", "Common nettle (Urtica dioica)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Common Nettle / Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "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": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Strong indicator of nitrogen-rich highly fertile soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high nitrogen", "detail": "widely recognized indicator of nitrogen-rich fertile soils", "source": "Walters (1999); Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Common in phosphorus-rich soils with abundant organic matter", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates adequate phosphorus", "detail": "requires good phosphate levels", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Urtica dioica (Urtica dioica) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Common Nettle / Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- 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] What soil conditions is Deschampsia cespitosa pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Deschampsia cespitosa", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "heavy, waterlogged, poorly drained; tussock-forming on wet acid soils.", "Species": "Tufted Hair-Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Deschampsia cespitosa (Deschampsia cespitosa) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: heavy, waterlogged, poorly drained; tussock-forming on wet acid soils.
- Species: Tufted Hair-Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Spergula arvensis pointing to in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Spergula arvensis", "common_names": ["Spergula arvensis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "sandy, acid, low-calcium; indicates poor sandy arable soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "copper", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Classic copper-deficiency indicator; thrives on copper-deficient sandy soils", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "medium"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Spergula arvensis (Spergula arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: sandy, acid, low-calcium; indicates poor sandy arable soils
- 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 Geranium dissectum — what does that indicate in UK?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Geranium dissectum", "common_names": ["Geranium dissectum", "Cut-leaved crane's-bill (Geranium dissectum)", "Cut-leaved crane's-bill", "Cut-leaved cranes-bill"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Fertility": "nutrient-rich; excess manure", "Structure": "loose", "Other indicators": "loams; excess mineral N and nitrates."}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Geranium dissectum (Geranium dissectum) tells us about your soil.
- Fertility: nutrient-rich; excess manure
- Structure: loose
- Other indicators: loams; excess mineral N and nitrates.


[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 Creeping thistle as a soil indicator?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Nutrients: potassium: indicates adequacy — Often abundant in high-potassium fertile soils; iron: accumulator — roots bring up iron from subsoil; iron: indicates low — iron.
- Species: Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Halimione pedunculata — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Halimione pedunculata", "common_names": ["Halimione pedunculata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Halimione pedunculata (Halimione pedunculata) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- 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] Tell me about Potentilla supina as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Potentilla supina", "common_names": ["Potentilla supina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Potentilla supina (Potentilla supina) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Malva sylvestris", "common_names": ["Malva sylvestris"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "free-draining, calcareous; roadsides, waste ground, field margins", "Fertility": "very fertile (N=8)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Malva sylvestris (Malva sylvestris) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, calcareous; roadsides, waste ground, field margins
- Fertility: very fertile (N=8)


[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 Carex hordeistichos as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex hordeistichos", "common_names": ["Carex hordeistichos"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex hordeistichos (Carex hordeistichos) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Filipendula ulmaria as a soil indicator?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Filipendula ulmaria (Filipendula ulmaria) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Ophioglossum vulgatum", "common_names": ["Ophioglossum vulgatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ophioglossum vulgatum (Ophioglossum vulgatum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input 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] Tell me about Lantana as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lantana camara", "common_names": ["Lantana", "Common lantana", "Wild sage"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "slightly acidic to neutral (elevates soil pH)", "Salinity": "reduced soil Na, Cl", "Moisture": "moist to moderately dry", "Structure": "varied, tolerates disturbed and intact soils", "Fertility": "improves soil fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lantana (Lantana camara) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: slightly acidic to neutral (elevates soil pH)
- Salinity: reduced soil Na, Cl
- Moisture: moist to moderately dry
- Structure: varied, tolerates disturbed and intact soils
- Fertility: improves soil 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 Lycopus exaltatus — what does that indicate?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lycopus exaltatus", "common_names": ["Lycopus exaltatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lycopus exaltatus (Lycopus exaltatus) 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: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- 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's the story with Alopecurus pratensis as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Alopecurus pratensis", "common_names": ["Alopecurus pratensis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp (F=6)", "Structure": "moisture-retentive, fertile meadow soils; heavy loams", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Alopecurus pratensis (Alopecurus pratensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp (F=6)
- Structure: moisture-retentive, fertile meadow soils; heavy loams
- 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 Plantago maritima as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Plantago maritima", "common_names": ["Plantago maritima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "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 Plantago maritima (Plantago maritima) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- 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 Yarrow — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: slight salt tolerance (S=1)
- Moisture: fresh to dry (F=5)
- Structure: well-aerated, drought-resistant
- 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] Tell me about Lamium album as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Lamium album", "common_names": ["Lamium album"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "well-structured, fertile loam", "Fertility": "very high fertility (N=8)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lamium album (Lamium album) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: well-structured, fertile loam
- Fertility: very high fertility (N=8)


[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 Coronopus squamatus as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Coronopus squamatus", "common_names": ["Coronopus squamatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Coronopus squamatus (Coronopus squamatus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: 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 Amaranthus powellii pointing to?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Amaranthus powellii (Amaranthus powellii) 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: 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 soil conditions is Centaurea scabiosa pointing to?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Centaurea scabiosa", "common_names": ["Centaurea scabiosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa)", "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": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Centaurea scabiosa (Centaurea scabiosa) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa)
- 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: 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 Solanum nigrum tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Solanum nigrum (Solanum nigrum) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Senecio jacobaea as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Senecio jacobaea", "common_names": ["Senecio jacobaea"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh", "Structure": "disturbed, open; biennial indicates gaps/overgrazing", "Fertility": "infertile to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Senecio jacobaea (Senecio jacobaea) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh
- Structure: disturbed, open; biennial indicates gaps/overgrazing
- 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] Tell me about Cynosurus cristatus as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Cynosurus cristatus", "common_names": ["Cynosurus cristatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cynosurus cristatus (Cynosurus cristatus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- 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 Fumitory tell you about soil in UK?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Fumaria officinalis", "common_names": ["Fumitory", "Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)", "Fumaria officinalis"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "good water availability", "Soil pH": "chalky/loam soils; high lime/rich in bases", "Fertility": "nutrient-rich; excess carbon; high potassium."}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: good water availability
- Soil pH: chalky/loam soils; high lime/rich in bases
- Fertility: nutrient-rich; excess carbon; high potassium.


[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 Valerianella locusta tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Valerianella locusta (Valerianella locusta) 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: 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's the story with Viola elatior as a soil indicator?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Viola elatior", "common_names": ["Viola elatior"], "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": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola elatior (Viola elatior) 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: 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 Carex acutiformis as a weed indicator.

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Carex acutiformis", "common_names": ["Carex acutiformis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "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 Carex acutiformis (Carex acutiformis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- 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 Gratiola officinalis tell you about soil?

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

[tool_response] {"scientific_name": "Gratiola officinalis", "common_names": ["Gratiola officinalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Gratiola officinalis (Gratiola officinalis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins