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

[User] What soil conditions is Dandelion pointing to in 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]
Here's what Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What's the story with Androsace maxima as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Androsace maxima", "common_names": ["Androsace maxima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Androsace maxima (Androsace maxima) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions is Hyoscyamus niger pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hyoscyamus niger", "common_names": ["Hyoscyamus niger"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Hyoscyamus niger (Hyoscyamus niger) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps


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

[User] What soil conditions is Saxifraga granulata pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Saxifraga granulata", "common_names": ["Saxifraga granulata", "Meadow Saxifrage"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh", "Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Structure": "well-drained, sandy; bulbils indicate old pasture", "Fertility": "infertile to moderate"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "low-moderate fertility, old grassland soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Saxifraga granulata (Saxifraga granulata) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Structure: well-drained, sandy; bulbils indicate old pasture
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


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

[User] You see Odontites litoralis — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Odontites litoralis", "common_names": ["Odontites litoralis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Odontites litoralis (Odontites litoralis) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

[User] What does Hordeum jubatum tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hordeum jubatum", "common_names": ["Hordeum jubatum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Hordeum jubatum (Hordeum jubatum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

[User] What does Polygonum persicaria tell you about soil in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Polygonum persicaria", "common_names": ["Polygonum persicaria", "Redshank / Ladys thumb sand /"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"General indicators": "light acid or low lime, pH 5-7, acidic soil  high fertility / humus well aerated / excess C / gley formation / cultivated or trampled when wet / anaerobic  wet / water logged / poorly drained, humid soil poorly drained "}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Polygonum persicaria (Polygonum persicaria) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: light acid or low lime, pH 5-7, acidic soil  high fertility / humus well aerated / excess C / gley formation / cultivated or trampled when wet / anaerobic  wet / water logged / poorly drained, humid soil poorly drained 


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

[User] Tell me about Anthoxanthum odoratum as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Anthoxanthum odoratum", "common_names": ["Anthoxanthum odoratum", "Sweet vernal grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Infertile soils, potassium deficiency, waterlogged conditions. Indicator of low fertility and poor drainage."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Anthoxanthum odoratum (Anthoxanthum odoratum) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: Infertile soils, potassium deficiency, waterlogged conditions. Indicator of low fertility and poor drainage.


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

[User] What soil conditions is Sonchus asper pointing to in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sonchus asper", "common_names": ["Sonchus asper", "Prickly sow-thistle"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Fertility": "fertile soils; nitrogen-rich", "Other indicators": "clay/loam; disturbed ground."}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sonchus asper (Sonchus asper) tells us about your soil.
- Fertility: fertile soils; nitrogen-rich
- Other indicators: clay/loam; disturbed ground.


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

[User] What does Verbena officinalis tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbena officinalis", "common_names": ["Verbena officinalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Vervain (Verbena officinalis)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

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


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

[User] What does Trifolium pratense tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Trifolium pratense", "common_names": ["Trifolium pratense"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet"}, "source": "", "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]
Here's what Trifolium pratense (Trifolium pratense) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet


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

[User] What does Iris spuria tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Iris spuria", "common_names": ["Iris spuria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Iris spuria (Iris spuria) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

[User] You see Schoenoplectus lacustris (Scirpus lacustris) — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Scirpus lacustris", "common_names": ["Schoenoplectus lacustris (Scirpus lacustris)", "Schoenoplectus lacustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Schoenoplectus lacustris (Scirpus lacustris) (Scirpus lacustris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] Tell me about Spergularia media as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Spergularia media", "common_names": ["Spergularia media"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Spergularia media (Spergularia media) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] What does Ranunculus bulbosus tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ranunculus bulbosus", "common_names": ["Ranunculus bulbosus"], "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]
Here's what Ranunculus bulbosus (Ranunculus bulbosus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What soil conditions is Meadow Buttercup pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: moist, heavy soils; indicates poor drainage
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: unknown
- Salinity: unknown
- Moisture: seasonally moist (wet-dry tropics)
- Structure: sandy to loamy, savanna woodlands
- Fertility: low (reduces soil nitrate)


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

[User] What soil conditions is Onopordum acanthium pointing to in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Onopordum acanthium", "common_names": ["Onopordum acanthium"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Neutral to alkaline — prefers well-drained soils of moderate to high fertility", "Salinity": "Not saline — prefers well-drained non-saline soils", "Moisture": "Moderate to high rainfall — 400-900 mm winter-dominant rainfall; does not grow well on waterlogged soils", "Structure": "Well-drained soils — prefers well-drained sites; does not grow well on waterlogged soils", "Fertility": "High fertility indicator — strongly associated with high fertility, especially elevated nitrogen"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Onopordum acanthium (Onopordum acanthium) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Neutral to alkaline — prefers well-drained soils of moderate to high fertility
- Salinity: Not saline — prefers well-drained non-saline soils
- Moisture: Moderate to high rainfall — 400-900 mm winter-dominant rainfall; does not grow well on waterlogged soils
- Structure: Well-drained soils — prefers well-drained sites; does not grow well on waterlogged soils
- Fertility: High fertility indicator — strongly associated with high fertility, especially elevated nitrogen


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

[User] What's the story with Hypericum perforatum as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Hypericum perforatum (Hypericum perforatum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, calcareous to neutral; grasslands, roadsides
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=5)


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

[User] What's the story with Meadow brome as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Bromus commutatus", "common_names": ["Meadow brome", "Bromus commutatus", "Meadow brome (Bromus commutatus)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Meadow brome (Bromus commutatus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What's the story with Red dead-nettle as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lamium purpureum", "common_names": ["Red dead-nettle", "Red dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum)", "Lamium purpureum"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "loose, disturbed, cultivated", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Red dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: loose, disturbed, cultivated
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility (N=7)


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

[User] What does Wild turnip tell you about soil in 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]
Here's what Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions is Salix alba pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Salix alba", "common_names": ["Salix alba"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "White Willow (Salix alba)", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Salix alba (Salix alba) tells us about your soil.
- Species: White Willow (Salix alba)
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] You see Common vetch (Vicia sativa) — what does that indicate in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vicia sativa", "common_names": ["Common vetch (Vicia sativa)", "Common vetch"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "well-drained", "Fertility": "low nitrogen; low fertility.", "Other indicators": "sandy/loam soils"}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Common vetch (Vicia sativa) (Vicia sativa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: well-drained
- Fertility: low nitrogen; low fertility.
- Other indicators: sandy/loam soils


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

[User] You see Cotula coronopifolia — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cotula coronopifolia", "common_names": ["Cotula coronopifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh", "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]
Here's what Cotula coronopifolia (Cotula coronopifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions is Viola palustris pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola palustris", "common_names": ["Viola palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola palustris (Viola palustris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What soil conditions is Poa trivialis pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Poa trivialis (Poa trivialis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: damp, fertile soils; shallow-rooted, indicates moisture
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility


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

[User] What soil conditions is Eleocharis parvula pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Eleocharis parvula", "common_names": ["Eleocharis parvula"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Eleocharis parvula (Eleocharis parvula) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] You see Cochlearia anglica — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cochlearia anglica", "common_names": ["Cochlearia anglica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cochlearia anglica (Cochlearia anglica) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] What's the story with Bromus tectorum as a soil indicator?

[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]
Here's what Bromus tectorum (Bromus tectorum) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What's the story with Inula salicina as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Inula salicina", "common_names": ["Inula salicina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Inula salicina (Inula salicina) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex nigra", "common_names": ["Carex nigra"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex nigra (Carex nigra) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What's the story with Elymus arenarius as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Elymus arenarius", "common_names": ["Elymus arenarius"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp ground. Reliable indicator of soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Elymus arenarius (Elymus arenarius) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp ground. Reliable indicator of soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] You see Typha latifolia — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Typha latifolia", "common_names": ["Typha latifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Bulrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia)", "Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Typha latifolia (Typha latifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Bulrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia)
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What's the story with Juncus inflexus as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Juncus inflexus", "common_names": ["Juncus inflexus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus inflexus (Juncus inflexus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

[User] Tell me about Shepherd's Purse as a weed indicator in Australia.

[Assistant] <tool_call>{"name": "lookup_species", "arguments": {"species": "Capsella bursa-pastoris", "region": "Australia"}}</tool_call>

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Capsella bursa-pastoris", "common_names": ["Shepherd's Purse"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "compacted, disturbed", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "S accumulator (on saline soils)", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator; >1.7% Ca dry weight", "source": "Mountain Herb", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator; 1.3% K dry weight", "source": "Mountain Herb", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "accumulator; 729 mg/100g", "source": "Mountain Herb", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "iron", "relationship": "accumulator; 40.7 mg/100g", "source": "Mountain Herb", "confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "prefers N-rich soils", "source": "Magic Garden Seeds", "confidence": "low"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: compacted, disturbed
- Fertility: moderate to high fertility (N=7)


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

[User] What does Mesquite tell you about soil in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Prosopis spp.", "common_names": ["Mesquite", "Honey mesquite", "Algaroba", "Quilpie mesquite"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "wide range (including poor soils)", "Salinity": "tolerant (some species)", "Moisture": "dry to seasonally moist (semi-arid to arid)", "Structure": "varied, floodplains, cracking clays, ironstone", "Fertility": "low"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: wide range (including poor soils)
- Salinity: tolerant (some species)
- Moisture: dry to seasonally moist (semi-arid to arid)
- Structure: varied, floodplains, cracking clays, ironstone
- Fertility: low


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

[User] What does Epilobium angustifolium tell you about soil in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Epilobium angustifolium", "common_names": ["Epilobium angustifolium"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "disturbed, burnt, or cleared ground; woodland clearings, waste ground", "Fertility": "very fertile (N=8)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Epilobium angustifolium (Epilobium angustifolium) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: disturbed, burnt, or cleared ground; woodland clearings, waste ground
- Fertility: very fertile (N=8)


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

[User] What's the story with Black medic as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Medicago lupulina", "common_names": ["Black medic", "Black medic (Medicago lupulina)", "Medicago lupulina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Black medic (Medicago lupulina) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex arenaria", "common_names": ["Carex arenaria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex arenaria (Carex arenaria) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] You see Pulicaria vulgaris — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Pulicaria vulgaris", "common_names": ["Pulicaria vulgaris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Pulicaria vulgaris (Pulicaria vulgaris) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] What's the story with Hydrocotyle vulgaris as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hydrocotyle vulgaris", "common_names": ["Hydrocotyle vulgaris"], "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", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Hydrocotyle vulgaris (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) tells us about your soil.
- 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
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What does Viola rupestris tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola rupestris", "common_names": ["Viola rupestris"], "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]
Here's what Viola rupestris (Viola rupestris) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What's the story with Hemlock Water-dropwort as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Oenanthe crocata", "common_names": ["Hemlock Water-dropwort", "Dead Tongue"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "slight salt tolerance (S=1)", "Moisture": "wet, water-saturated (F=9)", "Structure": "waterlogged, anaerobic; river banks, ditches, wet meadows, pond margins", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "general; highly toxic species (contains oenanthotoxin)", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe crocata) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: slight salt tolerance (S=1)
- Moisture: wet, water-saturated (F=9)
- Structure: waterlogged, anaerobic; river banks, ditches, wet meadows, pond margins
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

[User] What soil conditions is Chrysanthemum segetum pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Chrysanthemum segetum", "common_names": ["Chrysanthemum segetum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Chrysanthemum segetum (Chrysanthemum segetum) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] What soil conditions is Juncus anceps pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Juncus anceps", "common_names": ["Juncus anceps"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus anceps (Juncus anceps) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

[User] What's the story with Carex flacca as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex flacca", "common_names": ["Carex flacca"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex flacca (Carex flacca) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What soil conditions is Potamogeton perfoliatus pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Potamogeton perfoliatus", "common_names": ["Potamogeton perfoliatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Potamogeton perfoliatus (Potamogeton perfoliatus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What does Geranium robertianum tell you about soil in 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]
Here's what Geranium robertianum (Geranium robertianum) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

[User] What soil conditions is Sisymbrium supinum pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Braya supina", "common_names": ["Sisymbrium supinum", "Sisymbrium supinum (Braya supina)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sisymbrium supinum (Braya supina) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What does Althaea officinalis tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Althaea officinalis", "common_names": ["Althaea officinalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Althaea officinalis (Althaea officinalis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

[User] You see Calystegia sepium — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Calystegia sepium", "common_names": ["Calystegia sepium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium)", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Calystegia sepium (Calystegia sepium) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: extremely fertile. Excess nitrogen. Over-fertilised, manure heaps, stock camps


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

[User] What does Atriplex calotheca tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Atriplex calotheca", "common_names": ["Atriplex calotheca"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "strictly damp ground. Reliable indicator of soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Atriplex calotheca (Atriplex calotheca) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: strictly damp ground. Reliable indicator of soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


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

[User] You see Sheeps sorrel sand / (Rumex acetosella) — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Rumex acetosella", "common_names": ["Sheeps sorrel sand / (Rumex acetosella)", "Sheeps sorrel sand /"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Nutrients": "calcium: indicates low — calcium; calcium: accumulator — calcium; calcium: indicates deficiency — Strong indicator of calcium-deficient acidic soils.", "General indicators": "light, clay-lime stone soils  acid or low lime  low fertility, absence, loss of humus due to a lack of manure (N and P)  low retention power humid soil.", "Ph": "acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to dry", "Structure": "sandy, acid, low-fertility; indicates mineral depletion", "Fertility": "infertile"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Old Farmer's Almanac", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Strong indicator of calcium-deficient acidic soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "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": "indicator", "detail": "Avoids calcium-rich soils; strong indicator of calcium-poor conditions", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Common in low-phosphorus low-fertility soils", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Thrives in nitrogen-poor infertile soils", "source": "University of Maine Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Ellenberg N=2-3; nitrogen-poor soils", "source": "Ellenberg indicator system", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "iron", "relationship": "indicator", "detail": "Often indicates high iron/manganese associated with acidic conditions", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "iron", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Associated with low iron availability; thrives in acidic low-fertility soils", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "manganese", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Cited as manganese-deficiency indicator; prefers acidic soils", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sheeps sorrel sand / (Rumex acetosella) (Rumex acetosella) tells us about your soil.
- Nutrients: calcium: indicates low — calcium; calcium: accumulator — calcium; calcium: indicates deficiency — Strong indicator of calcium-deficient acidic soils.
- General indicators: light, clay-lime stone soils  acid or low lime  low fertility, absence, loss of humus due to a lack of manure (N and P)  low retention power humid soil.
- Ph: acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to dry
- Structure: sandy, acid, low-fertility; indicates mineral depletion
- Fertility: infertile


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica longifolia", "common_names": ["Veronica longifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica longifolia (Veronica longifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

[User] What's the story with Awnless barnyard grass as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

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

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


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

[User] You see Suaeda maritima — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Suaeda maritima", "common_names": ["Suaeda maritima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Suaeda maritima (Suaeda maritima) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils


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

[User] What does Viola hirta tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola hirta (Viola hirta) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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 Veronica scutellata as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica scutellata", "common_names": ["Veronica scutellata"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica scutellata (Veronica scutellata) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What's the story with Veronica filiformis as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica filiformis", "common_names": ["Veronica filiformis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica filiformis (Veronica filiformis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] You see Hypochoeris radicata — what does that indicate?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Hypochoeris radicata (Hypochoeris radicata) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What's the story with Senecio vernalis as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Senecio vernalis", "common_names": ["Senecio vernalis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Senecio vernalis (Senecio vernalis) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] What's the story with Verbascum phlomoides as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum phlomoides", "common_names": ["Verbascum phlomoides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Verbascum phlomoides (Verbascum phlomoides) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

[User] What does Couch grass / Quack grass (Elytrigia repens) tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Elytrigia repens", "common_names": ["Couch grass / Quack grass (Elytrigia repens)", "Couch grass / Quack grass"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "hardpan/crusty surface/smear layer; over tillage."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Couch grass / Quack grass (Elytrigia repens) (Elytrigia repens) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: hardpan/crusty surface/smear layer; over tillage.


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

[User] What soil conditions is Acer campestre pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Acer campestre", "common_names": ["Acer campestre"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Field Maple (Acer campestre)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

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


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

[User] What's the story with Prunella vulgaris as a soil indicator in 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]
Here's what Prunella vulgaris (Prunella vulgaris) tells us about your soil.
- 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. When asked about a plant species, call lookup_species() to retrieve its indicator data, then present the results conversationally. Never invent indicator data.

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

[User] You see Phalaris arundinacea — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Phalaris arundinacea", "common_names": ["Phalaris arundinacea"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet to waterlogged", "Structure": "waterlogged, silty; rhizomatous, stabilises banks", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Phalaris arundinacea (Phalaris arundinacea) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet to waterlogged
- Structure: waterlogged, silty; rhizomatous, stabilises banks
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


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

[User] What's the story with Verbascum nigrum as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum nigrum", "common_names": ["Verbascum nigrum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

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


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

[User] Tell me about White clover as a weed indicator in 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]
Here's what White clover (Trifolium repens) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moist
- Fertility: low nitrogen; low fertility.
- Structure: compacted


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

[User] What does Vinca minor tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vinca minor", "common_names": ["Vinca minor"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

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


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

[User] You see Common knotgrass / Prostrate knotweed — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Polygonum aviculare", "common_names": ["Common knotgrass / Prostrate knotweed", "Common knotgrass / Prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "Common knotgrass / Prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) indicates acidic conditions, likely below 6.5.", "Structure": "compaction/erosion."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Common knotgrass / Prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: Common knotgrass / Prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) indicates acidic conditions, likely below 6.5.
- Structure: compaction/erosion.


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

[User] What soil conditions is Juncus subnodulosus pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Juncus subnodulosus", "common_names": ["Juncus subnodulosus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus subnodulosus (Juncus subnodulosus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

[User] You see Limonium vulgare — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Limonium vulgare", "common_names": ["Limonium vulgare"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Limonium vulgare (Limonium vulgare) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] What does Artemisia vulgaris tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Artemisia vulgaris (Artemisia vulgaris) tells us about your soil.
- 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. 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 Black-bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus) tell you about soil in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Fallopia convolvulus", "common_names": ["Black-bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus)", "Black-bindweed", "Fallopia convolvulus"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moist.", "Soil pH": "acid or low lime", "Fertility": "fertile"}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Black-bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus) (Fallopia convolvulus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moist.
- Soil pH: acid or low lime
- Fertility: fertile