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

[User] What soil conditions does Prickly acacia (Acacia nilotica) prefer (Australia)?

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

[User]
[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]
Let me look up Prickly acacia (Acacia nilotica) for you.
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hieracium pallidum", "common_names": ["Hieracium pallidum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium pallidum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

[User] What soil conditions does Wild turnip prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Brassica tournefortii", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Brassica tournefortii", "common_names": ["Wild turnip", "Mediterranean turnip", "Sahara mustard", "African mustard"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — most prevalent on sandy soils, not specifically pH-linked", "Salinity": "Moderately salt-tolerant at germination — 68 mM NaCl = 50% inhibition; population-dependent", "Moisture": "Dry to moderately dry — drought-tolerant winter annual; prefers sandy soils; fast-growing in winter-spring", "Structure": "Sandy soils — strongly associated with sandy soils; coastal habitats and sandy sites", "Fertility": "Moderate — aggressive coloniser; herbicide-resistant populations in SA cereals since 1996"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Wild turnip for you.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — most prevalent on sandy soils, not specifically pH-linked
- Salinity: Moderately salt-tolerant at germination — 68 mM NaCl = 50% inhibition; population-dependent
- Moisture: Dry to moderately dry — drought-tolerant winter annual; prefers sandy soils; fast-growing in winter-spring
- Structure: Sandy soils — strongly associated with sandy soils; coastal habitats and sandy sites
- Fertility: Moderate — aggressive coloniser; herbicide-resistant populations in SA cereals since 1996


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Amaranthus deflexus", "common_names": ["Amaranthus deflexus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Amaranthus deflexus for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Trifolium repens", "region": "UK"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Trifolium repens", "common_names": ["White clover", "Trifolium repens", "White clover (Trifolium repens)"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moist", "Fertility": "low nitrogen; low fertility.", "Structure": "compacted"}, "source": "Research (UK)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Thrives in low-nitrogen soils due to N-fixing ability", "source": "University of Wisconsin Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "LSU AgCenter (2019)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates low", "detail": "low in nitrogen", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates low nitrogen", "detail": "clover fixes nitrogen; often colonises N-deficient soils", "source": "Permaculture/Extension consensus", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates rich in", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Increases when potassium is low", "source": "University of Wisconsin Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Often abundant in low-phosphorus soils", "source": "University of Wisconsin Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "boron", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Known boron-deficiency accumulator; stunted growth and necrotic leaf margins", "source": "Pfeiffer, Weeds and What They Tell", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "boron", "relationship": "indicates possible boron deficiency", "detail": "boron deficiency can reduce clover persistence", "source": "Extension knowledge", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "magnesium", "relationship": "indicates very high", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "magnesium", "relationship": "indicates high", "detail": "high in magnesium", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019), How to Read Your Weeds", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up White clover for you.
- Moisture: moist
- Fertility: low nitrogen; low fertility.
- Structure: compacted


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Plantago lanceolata", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Plantago lanceolata", "common_names": ["Ribwort plantain", "Plantago lanceolata", "Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Compaction, waterlogging, low calcium, overgrazing and poor stock health."}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates very low", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicator", "detail": "Associated with calcium-rich soils; scarce on strongly acidic soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ribwort plantain for you.
- General indicators: Compaction, waterlogging, low calcium, overgrazing and poor stock health.


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Vincetoxicum hirundinaria", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vincetoxicum hirundinaria", "common_names": ["Vincetoxicum hirundinaria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Vincetoxicum hirundinaria for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What soil conditions does Geranium robertianum prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Geranium robertianum", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Geranium robertianum", "common_names": ["Geranium robertianum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "well-drained, base-rich; hedgerows, walls, woodland edges, shaded disturbed ground", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

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


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

[User] What does Nicandra physalodes indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Nicandra physalodes", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Nicandra physalodes", "common_names": ["Nicandra physalodes"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Nicandra physalodes for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

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

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

[User]
[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]
Let me look up Mentha aquatica for you.
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

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

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Digitaria sanguinalis for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Nutrients: calcium: indicates low — calcium; calcium: indicates deficiency — Thrives in low-calcium acidic soils; calcium: indicates deficiency — low calcium.
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] Tell me about Ligusticum mutellina as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ligusticum mutellina", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ligusticum mutellina", "common_names": ["Ligusticum mutellina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ligusticum mutellina for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex chordorrhiza", "common_names": ["Carex chordorrhiza"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex chordorrhiza for you.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Stachys sylvatica", "common_names": ["Stachys sylvatica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "moist, fertile, humus-rich; indicates shaded fertile soils.", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Stachys sylvatica for you.
- Structure: moist, fertile, humus-rich; indicates shaded fertile soils.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

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

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

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

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


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

[User] What soil conditions does Calycocorsus stipitatus prefer?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Calycocorsus stipitatus", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Calycocorsus stipitatus", "common_names": ["Calycocorsus stipitatus"], "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": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Calycocorsus stipitatus for you.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Iberis amara", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

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

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


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Xanthium occidentale", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Xanthium occidentale", "common_names": ["Noogoora burr", "Cockle burr", "Clotbur"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — found on variety of soil types", "Salinity": "Not saline — not specifically associated", "Moisture": "Wet to moist — strongly associated with riparian zones, floodplains; often abundant after spring/summer floods", "Structure": "Alluvial soils — deep fertile soils of river/creek flats; flatter geomorphic units (floodplains and benches) contain more plants", "Fertility": "High fertility — grows best in deep fertile soils"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "responsive", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Noogoora burr for you.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — found on variety of soil types
- Salinity: Not saline — not specifically associated
- Moisture: Wet to moist — strongly associated with riparian zones, floodplains; often abundant after spring/summer floods
- Structure: Alluvial soils — deep fertile soils of river/creek flats; flatter geomorphic units (floodplains and benches) contain more plants
- Fertility: High fertility — grows best in deep fertile soils


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Silene pusilla", "common_names": ["Silene pusilla"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Silene pusilla for you.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Tragopogon dubius", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

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

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


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

[User] What does Sisymbrium austriacum indicate about soil conditions?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sisymbrium austriacum", "common_names": ["Sisymbrium austriacum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sisymbrium austriacum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] I'm seeing Runch / Wild radish on my land. What does it mean (Australia)?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Raphanus raphanistrum", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Raphanus raphanistrum", "common_names": ["Runch / Wild radish", "Runch / Wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Acidic to neutral — favoured by lighter textured acidic soils", "Salinity": "Not saline — not specifically associated with saline conditions", "Moisture": "Moist soils — germinates throughout the year whenever soil moisture is sufficient", "Structure": "Lighter textured soils preferred — sands to sandy loams", "Fertility": "Moderate to high fertility — competitive in well-fertilised cropping soils"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Runch / Wild radish for you.
- Ph: Acidic to neutral — favoured by lighter textured acidic soils
- Salinity: Not saline — not specifically associated with saline conditions
- Moisture: Moist soils — germinates throughout the year whenever soil moisture is sufficient
- Structure: Lighter textured soils preferred — sands to sandy loams
- Fertility: Moderate to high fertility — competitive in well-fertilised cropping soils


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Blackstonia perfoliata", "common_names": ["Blackstonia perfoliata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Blackstonia perfoliata for you.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex depauperata", "common_names": ["Carex depauperata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex depauperata for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

[User] What does Peucedanum alsaticum indicate about soil conditions?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Peucedanum alsaticum", "common_names": ["Peucedanum alsaticum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Peucedanum alsaticum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hieracium alpinum", "common_names": ["Hieracium alpinum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "extremely acidic. pH 3.0–4.0. Very acid-tolerant species", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium alpinum for you.
- Soil pH: extremely acidic. pH 3.0–4.0. Very acid-tolerant species
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex punctata", "common_names": ["Carex punctata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex punctata for you.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ononis rotundifolia", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ononis rotundifolia", "common_names": ["Ononis rotundifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ononis rotundifolia for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What soil conditions does Doublegee prefer?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Emex australis", "common_names": ["Doublegee", "Spiny emex", "Three-cornered jack", "Cat-head", "Tanner's curse"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Nutrients": "Nitrogen: responsive — Nitrogen.", "Structure": "Heavier soils — seedling emergence higher in heavier soil types than sandy soils; loam to clay loam."}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "responsive", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Doublegee for you.
- Nutrients: Nitrogen: responsive — Nitrogen.
- Structure: Heavier soils — seedling emergence higher in heavier soil types than sandy soils; loam to clay loam.


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hieracium echioides", "common_names": ["Hieracium echioides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "Hieracium echioides indicates acidic conditions, likely below 6.5."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium echioides for you.
- Soil pH: Hieracium echioides indicates acidic conditions, likely below 6.5.


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

[User] What does Crepis tectorum indicate about soil conditions?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Crepis tectorum", "common_names": ["Crepis tectorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Crepis tectorum for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

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

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

[User]
[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]
Let me look up Potentilla supina for you.
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Stenactis annua", "common_names": ["Stenactis annua", "Erigeron annuus", "Erigeron annuus (Stenactis annua)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Stenactis annua for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hyparrhenia hirta", "common_names": ["Coolatai grass", "Tambookie grass", "South African bluestem", "Common thatching grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range (acid to alkaline)", "Salinity": "unknown", "Moisture": "dry to moderate (400-800 mm annual rainfall)", "Structure": "light to medium textured, well-drained", "Fertility": "low (indicator of low soil fertility)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Coolatai grass for you.
- Ph: wide range (acid to alkaline)
- Salinity: unknown
- Moisture: dry to moderate (400-800 mm annual rainfall)
- Structure: light to medium textured, well-drained
- Fertility: low (indicator of low soil fertility)


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Pennisetum setaceum", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Pennisetum setaceum", "common_names": ["Fountain grass", "African fountain grass", "Tender fountain grass", "Purple fountain grass"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "rocky, sandy, well-drained, exposed."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Fountain grass for you.
- Structure: rocky, sandy, well-drained, exposed.


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Armoracia rusticana", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Armoracia rusticana", "common_names": ["Armoracia rusticana"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

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


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Phleum pratense", "region": "UK"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Phleum pratense", "common_names": ["Timothy", "Timothy (Phleum pratense)"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp/moist", "Soil pH": "balance of carbon, organic matter and bases", "Fertility": "balance of nitrogen and nutrients.", "Other indicators": "heavy soils"}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Timothy for you.
- Moisture: damp/moist
- Soil pH: balance of carbon, organic matter and bases
- Fertility: balance of nitrogen and nutrients.
- Other indicators: heavy soils


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

[User] What soil conditions does Poa laxa prefer?

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Poa laxa for you.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What does Redshank / Lady's thumb indicate about soil conditions (Australia)?

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

[User]
[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]
Let me look up Redshank / Lady's thumb for you.
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex elongata", "common_names": ["Carex elongata"], "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": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex elongata for you.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Spiny rush", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Spiny rush", "common_names": ["Spiny rush"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Waterlogging, low fertility, salinity."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Spiny rush for you.
- General indicators: Waterlogging, low fertility, salinity.


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex trinervis", "common_names": ["Carex trinervis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Carex trinervis for you.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Triglochin maritimum", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Triglochin maritimum", "common_names": ["Triglochin maritimum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Triglochin maritimum for you.
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Tanacetum vulgare", "common_names": ["Tanacetum vulgare"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "disturbed, fertile; rhizomatous, stabilises banks", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Tanacetum vulgare for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: disturbed, fertile; rhizomatous, stabilises banks
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility


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

[User] What soil conditions does Centaurium pulchellum prefer?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Centaurium pulchellum", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Centaurium pulchellum", "common_names": ["Centaurium pulchellum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Centaurium pulchellum for you.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Juncus effusus", "common_names": ["Juncus effusus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "compacted, waterlogged; indicates poor drainage", "Fertility": "infertile to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Juncus effusus for you.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, waterlogged; indicates poor drainage
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


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

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

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Willows for you.
- Ph: unknown
- Salinity: low (freshwater)
- Moisture: wet to moist (riparian obligate)
- Structure: riparian, alluvial, wetland margins
- Fertility: moderate to high (riparian nutrient accumulation)


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

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

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

[User]
[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]
Let me look up Senecio jacobaea for you.
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Sorbus danubialis as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Sorbus danubialis", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sorbus danubialis", "common_names": ["Sorbus danubialis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sorbus danubialis for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Dracocephalum ruyschiana", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Dracocephalum ruyschiana", "common_names": ["Dracocephalum ruyschiana"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Dracocephalum ruyschiana for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Verbascum thapsus", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum thapsus", "common_names": ["Verbascum thapsus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry", "Structure": "dry, well-drained, disturbed; deep taproot", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Indicator of very low phosphorus infertile soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Thrives in nitrogen-poor low-fertility soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Common in low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Verbascum thapsus for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry
- Structure: dry, well-drained, disturbed; deep taproot
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Cynodon dactylon", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cynodon dactylon", "common_names": [], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range, adaptable", "Salinity": "slight to moderate salt tolerance", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (very drought-tolerant)", "Structure": "compacted, heavy or sandy, tolerates wide range", "Fertility": "low to moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high nitrogen", "detail": "responds strongly to N fertiliser", "source": "NSW DPI", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cynodon dactylon for you.
- Ph: wide range, adaptable
- Salinity: slight to moderate salt tolerance
- Moisture: dry to fresh (very drought-tolerant)
- Structure: compacted, heavy or sandy, tolerates wide range
- Fertility: low to moderate fertility


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

[User] Tell me about Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) as a soil indicator (Australia).

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Lycopus europaeus", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lycopus europaeus", "common_names": ["Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus)", "Gypsywort", "Lycopus europaeus", "European Bugleweed"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet, water-saturated (F=9)", "Structure": "waterlogged, anaerobic; ditch margins, pond edges, fens", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "N indicator; eutrophic wet soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, water-saturated (F=9)
- Structure: waterlogged, anaerobic; ditch margins, pond edges, fens
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

[User] Tell me about Agropyron pungens as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Agropyron pungens", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Agropyron pungens", "common_names": ["Agropyron pungens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Agropyron pungens for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Conyza bonariensis", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Conyza bonariensis", "common_names": ["Flaxleaf fleabane", "Hairy fleabane"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not specifically pH-indicative — found on a range of soil types; reduced emergence in heavy black vertosols", "Salinity": "Not saline — no specific AU saline association", "Moisture": "Stored soil moisture depleter — major impact in no-till fallows; consumes stored moisture", "Structure": "Surface-germinating — strongly associated with no-till/minimum-till systems; light sandy soils preferred", "Fertility": "Moderate to high N depletion — consumes nitrogen in fallows; indicator of fallow nutrient mining"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "depletive", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Flaxleaf fleabane for you.
- Ph: Not specifically pH-indicative — found on a range of soil types; reduced emergence in heavy black vertosols
- Salinity: Not saline — no specific AU saline association
- Moisture: Stored soil moisture depleter — major impact in no-till fallows; consumes stored moisture
- Structure: Surface-germinating — strongly associated with no-till/minimum-till systems; light sandy soils preferred
- Fertility: Moderate to high N depletion — consumes nitrogen in fallows; indicator of fallow nutrient mining


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

[User] What does Ruppia cirrhosa indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ruppia cirrhosa", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ruppia cirrhosa", "common_names": ["Ruppia cirrhosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Salinity": "hyper-saline specialist. Extreme salt flats and salt pans"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ruppia cirrhosa for you.
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Salinity: hyper-saline specialist. Extreme salt flats and salt pans


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

[User] What does Daphne mezereum indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Daphne mezereum", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Daphne mezereum", "common_names": ["Daphne mezereum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

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


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

[User] What does Minuartia recurva indicate about soil conditions?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Minuartia recurva", "common_names": ["Minuartia recurva"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Minuartia recurva for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

[User] Tell me about Ophrys holosericea as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ophrys holosericea", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ophrys holosericea", "common_names": ["Ophrys holosericea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ophrys holosericea for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What soil conditions does Rumex obtusifolius prefer (UK)?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Rumex obtusifolius", "common_names": ["Rumex obtusifolius", "Broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius)", "Broad-leaved dock"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "prefers moist, well-aerated, deep soils; indicates moist conditions in permanent grasslands", "Soil pH": "tolerates broad pH range; documented up to pH 8.20-8.25; grows less on very acidic <5.2", "Fertility": "strong indicator of fertile, nutrient-rich soils; high N, P, K response", "Structure": "prefers well-aerated soils; heavy/clay soils; indicates compacted soil in some contexts", "Salinity": "tolerates moderately saline soils; ECe 2.78-2.80 mS/cm (~1.4 dS/m)", "General indicators": "clay / heavy  acid or low lime  high fertility / humus rich, blockage of P and trace-el ements (due to anaerobic conditions) excess C / hydric soils / anaerobic wet / water logged / poorly drained high N, surplus nitrates in deeper soil layers  blockage of P (due to anaerobic conditions)"}, "source": "Research (UK)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates excess", "detail": "high potassium and excess nitrogen", "source": "Walters (1999) via EcoFarming Daily; Maughan & Amos (2024)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Rumex obtusifolius for you.
- Moisture: prefers moist, well-aerated, deep soils; indicates moist conditions in permanent grasslands
- Soil pH: tolerates broad pH range; documented up to pH 8.20-8.25; grows less on very acidic <5.2
- Fertility: strong indicator of fertile, nutrient-rich soils; high N, P, K response
- Structure: prefers well-aerated soils; heavy/clay soils; indicates compacted soil in some contexts
- Salinity: tolerates moderately saline soils; ECe 2.78-2.80 mS/cm (~1.4 dS/m)
- General indicators: clay / heavy  acid or low lime  high fertility / humus rich, blockage of P and trace-el ements (due to anaerobic conditions) excess C / hydric soils / anaerobic wet / water logged / poorly drained high N, surplus nitrates in deeper soil layers  blockage of P (due to anaerobic conditions)


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Stinging nettle", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Stinging nettle", "common_names": ["Stinging nettle"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "High fertility, overgrazing, high organic matter."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Stinging nettle for you.
- General indicators: High fertility, overgrazing, high organic matter.


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica chamaedrys", "common_names": ["Veronica chamaedrys"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "wide range; creeping habit, short turf/edges", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Veronica chamaedrys for you.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; creeping habit, short turf/edges
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

[User] Tell me about Chenopodium polyspermum as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Chenopodium polyspermum", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Chenopodium polyspermum", "common_names": ["Chenopodium polyspermum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Chenopodium polyspermum for you.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Chloris gayana", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Chloris gayana", "common_names": ["Rhodes grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range", "Salinity": "moderate tolerance", "Moisture": "moderate (drought-tolerant)", "Structure": "varied, well-drained", "Fertility": "moderate to high"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Rhodes grass for you.
- Ph: wide range
- Salinity: moderate tolerance
- Moisture: moderate (drought-tolerant)
- Structure: varied, well-drained
- Fertility: moderate to high


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Taraxacum officinale", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Taraxacum officinale", "common_names": ["Dandelion", "Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range, weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "compacted; taproot breaks compaction", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator", "detail": "long taproots bring up calcium from subsoil", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Deep taproot thrives in calcium-deficient, acidic, compacted soils", "source": "University of Maine Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "often thrive in soils with low calcium/humus", "source": "SmilingGardener", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates very low", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "LSU AgCenter (2019)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "mines calcium from subsoil", "detail": "deep taproot mines calcium; indicates surface calcium depletion", "source": "Walters (1999); Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Often abundant in high-potassium soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates very high", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "LSU AgCenter (2019)", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates high", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates high potassium", "detail": "thrives in high-potassium soils", "source": "Maughan & Amos (2024)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Frequent in low-phosphorus soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "manganese", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Cited as manganese accumulator; deep taproot accesses subsoil Mn", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Dandelion for you.
- Ph: wide range, weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: compacted; taproot breaks compaction
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


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

[User] What soil conditions does Cock's-foot prefer (Australia)?

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Cock's-foot for you.
- Ph: wide range, weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; deep roots, tolerates moderate compaction
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility


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

[User] What soil conditions does Leersia oryzoides prefer?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Leersia oryzoides", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

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

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


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

[User] What soil conditions does Trifolium pratense prefer (Australia)?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Trifolium pratense", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Trifolium pratense", "common_names": ["Trifolium pratense"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "well-structured loam", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "iron", "relationship": "dynamic accumulator; 57.3 ppm Fe with BAF", "source": "SARE/Tyler & Zarro", "confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "vigorous growth indicates N-deficient soil", "source": "McGill EAP", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Trifolium pratense for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: well-structured loam
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=5)


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

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

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

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

[Assistant]
Let me look up Sisymbrium officinale for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] What does Euphrasia nemorosa indicate about soil conditions?

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Euphrasia nemorosa", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Euphrasia nemorosa", "common_names": ["Euphrasia nemorosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Euphrasia nemorosa for you.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

[User] Tell me about Scleranthus polycarpos as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Scleranthus polycarpos", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Scleranthus polycarpos", "common_names": ["Scleranthus polycarpos"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Scleranthus polycarpos for you.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Bromus tectorum", "common_names": ["Bromus tectorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Drooping Brome (Bromus tectorum)", "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]
Let me look up Bromus tectorum for you.
- Species: Drooping Brome (Bromus tectorum)
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Conyza canadensis", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Conyza canadensis", "common_names": ["Conyza canadensis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not specific — found on all soil types in AU records, more common on coarse textured soils", "Salinity": "moderate to low salt tolerance; optimal ECe <2-4 dS/m; sensitive >3 dS/m", "Moisture": "drought-tolerant; prefers drier soils; indicates seasonal moisture stress", "Structure": "highly tolerant of soil compaction; indicator of severely compacted, eroded soils", "Fertility": "indicates poor to moderately fertile soils; pioneer on infertile, degraded sites", "Soil pH": "pH 5.0-8.0; very wide tolerance; slightly acidic to neutral preferred"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates poor N and P status; pioneer on N-deficient soils", "source": "UMass Extension", "confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates poor P status", "source": "UMass Extension", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "associated with K-deficient soils", "source": "UMass Extension", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Conyza canadensis for you.
- Ph: Not specific — found on all soil types in AU records, more common on coarse textured soils
- Salinity: moderate to low salt tolerance; optimal ECe <2-4 dS/m; sensitive >3 dS/m
- Moisture: drought-tolerant; prefers drier soils; indicates seasonal moisture stress
- Structure: highly tolerant of soil compaction; indicator of severely compacted, eroded soils
- Fertility: indicates poor to moderately fertile soils; pioneer on infertile, degraded sites
- Soil pH: pH 5.0-8.0; very wide tolerance; slightly acidic to neutral preferred


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

[User] Tell me about Ranunculus parnassifolius as a soil indicator.

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

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

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


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

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

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

[User]
[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]
Let me look up Red Fescue for you.
- 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 specializing in weed indicator interpretation. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] Tell me about Ceterach officinarum as a soil indicator.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Ceterach officinarum", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ceterach officinarum", "common_names": ["Ceterach officinarum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Ceterach officinarum for you.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What does Hieracium picroides indicate about soil conditions?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hieracium picroides", "common_names": ["Hieracium picroides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Hieracium picroides for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Prunella vulgaris", "common_names": ["Prunella vulgaris"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh", "Structure": "wide range; creeping habit indicates short turf/grazing", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Prunella vulgaris for you.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; creeping habit indicates short turf/grazing
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

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

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Nepeta cataria", "region": "Europe"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Nepeta cataria", "common_names": ["Nepeta cataria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Let me look up Nepeta cataria for you.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture