[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 Hordeum secalinum pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hordeum secalinum", "common_names": ["Hordeum secalinum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground"}, "source": ""}

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


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

[User] What's the story with Trifolium fragiferum as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Trifolium fragiferum", "common_names": ["Trifolium fragiferum"], "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": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Trifolium fragiferum (Trifolium fragiferum) 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: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground


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

[User] What's the story with Henbit dead-nettle (Lamium amplexicaule) as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lamium amplexicaule", "common_names": ["Henbit dead-nettle (Lamium amplexicaule)", "Henbit dead-nettle"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "erosion and leaching."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Henbit dead-nettle (Lamium amplexicaule) (Lamium amplexicaule) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: erosion and leaching.


[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 Lemna gibba as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lemna gibba", "common_names": ["Lemna gibba"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "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 Lemna gibba (Lemna gibba) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: rooted aquatic with floating leaves. Permanent water bodies
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

[User] You see Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Crataegus monogyna", "common_names": ["Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)", "Hawthorn", "May", "Quickthorn"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "base-rich, calcareous; hedgerows and scrub on well-drained soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "Ca indicator; base-rich hedgerow soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) (Crataegus monogyna) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: base-rich, calcareous; hedgerows and scrub on well-drained soils
- 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 does Wolffia arrhiza tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Wolffia arrhiza", "common_names": ["Wolffia arrhiza"], "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"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Wolffia arrhiza (Wolffia arrhiza) 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


[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 Yorkshire fog as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Holcus lanatus", "common_names": ["Yorkshire fog", "Yorkshire fog (Holcus lanatus)", "Holcus lanatus"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Waterlogging, mild salinity, acidity, low fertility (low nitrogen, but potentially also phosphorus, potassium and sulphur)."}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Yorkshire fog (Holcus lanatus) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: Waterlogging, mild salinity, acidity, low fertility (low nitrogen, but potentially also phosphorus, potassium and sulphur).


[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 Puccinellia distans as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Atropis distans", "common_names": ["Puccinellia distans", "Puccinellia distans (Atropis distans)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "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 Puccinellia distans (Atropis distans) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- 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] You see Cornflower — what does that indicate in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Centaurea cyanus", "common_names": ["Cornflower"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry", "Soil pH": "sandy loams/chalky clays; blue flowers = high lime; pink flowers = acid.", "Other indicators": "light, warm soils"}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry
- Soil pH: sandy loams/chalky clays; blue flowers = high lime; pink flowers = acid.
- Other indicators: light, warm soils


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

[User] Tell me about Veronica agrestis as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica agrestis", "common_names": ["Veronica agrestis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica agrestis (Veronica agrestis) 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: 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 Couch Grass pointing to in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Elymus repens", "common_names": ["Couch Grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "slight salinity tolerance (S=2)", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "loose, well-aerated, sandy", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Common in high-potassium soils", "source": "University of Minnesota Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Thrives in nitrogen-rich fertile soils", "source": "University of Minnesota Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "responds to calcium-adjusted pH", "detail": "calcium-adjusted pH helps compost attack roots", "source": "Walters (1999)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Couch Grass (Elymus repens) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: slight salinity tolerance (S=2)
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: loose, well-aerated, sandy
- 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 Najas marina tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Najas marina", "common_names": ["Najas marina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Najas marina (Najas marina) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- 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 Lotus corniculatus tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lotus corniculatus", "common_names": ["Lotus corniculatus", "Bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Bird'S-Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)", "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": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lotus corniculatus (Lotus corniculatus) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Bird'S-Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
- 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] You see Oenanthe conioides — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Oenanthe conioides", "common_names": ["Oenanthe conioides"], "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": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Oenanthe conioides (Oenanthe conioides) 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: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

[User] You see Vulpia myuros — what does that indicate?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Vulpia myuros (Vulpia myuros) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex punctata (Carex punctata) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Verbascum pulverulentum as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum pulverulentum", "common_names": ["Verbascum pulverulentum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Verbascum pulverulentum (Verbascum pulverulentum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: 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 Verbascum blattaria tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum blattaria", "common_names": ["Verbascum blattaria"], "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": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Verbascum blattaria (Verbascum blattaria) 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: 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 Eichhornia crassipes as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Eichhornia crassipes", "common_names": ["Eichhornia crassipes", "Water hyacinth", "Water orchid", "Nile lily"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "prefers pH 7, tolerates 4-8", "Salinity": "very low (killed by salt water)", "Moisture": "aquatic (obligate freshwater)", "Structure": "aquatic (still/slow freshwater)", "Fertility": "high (eutrophic indicator)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Eichhornia crassipes (Eichhornia crassipes) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: prefers pH 7, tolerates 4-8
- Salinity: very low (killed by salt water)
- Moisture: aquatic (obligate freshwater)
- Structure: aquatic (still/slow freshwater)
- Fertility: high (eutrophic indicator)


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

[User] What does Rumex stenophyllus tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Rumex stenophyllus", "common_names": ["Rumex stenophyllus"], "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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Rumex stenophyllus (Rumex stenophyllus) 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils


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

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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Mexican poppy (Argemone mexicana) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — tolerates wide variety of soil types; grows well in low-nutrient soils
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU association
- Moisture: Dry to seasonally moist — associated with dry river beds, sandy river flats, ephemeral watercourses
- Structure: Sandy/disturbed soils — strong affinity for sandy river flats, dry creek beds, disturbed natural vegetation
- Fertility: Low fertility tolerant — grows well in low nutrient soils


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Scrophularia nodosa", "common_names": ["Scrophularia nodosa"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist", "Structure": "moist, fertile, humus-rich; indicates shaded fertile soils", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Scrophularia nodosa (Scrophularia nodosa) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist
- Structure: moist, fertile, humus-rich; indicates shaded fertile soils
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


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

[User] What does Venus's-looking-glass (Legousia hybrida) tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Legousia hybrida", "common_names": ["Venus's-looking-glass (Legousia hybrida)", "Venus's-looking-glass", "Venuss-looking-glass chalky", "Legousia hybrida"], "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 Venus's-looking-glass (Legousia hybrida) (Legousia hybrida) 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] You see Viola canina — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola canina", "common_names": ["Viola canina"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola canina (Viola canina) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus effusus (Juncus effusus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, waterlogged; indicates poor drainage
- Fertility: infertile to moderate


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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica vindobonensis (Veronica vindobonensis) 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] What soil conditions is Saffron thistle pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — tolerates wide variety of soil types; shows little preference
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU association
- Moisture: Dry to moderately dry — 300-600 mm annual rainfall; more abundant after wet springs
- Structure: Poorly structured soils — on overcropped paddocks with low fertility and poorly structured soils; disturbed sites
- Fertility: Low fertility indicator — more common on poor/overgrazed pastures with low nutrient levels


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

[User] What does Arctium minus tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Arctium minus", "common_names": ["Arctium minus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Arctium minus (Arctium minus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- 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 Crepis nicaeensis tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Crepis nicaeensis (Crepis nicaeensis) 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: 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 Veronica spuria — what does that indicate?

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

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

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


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

[User] You see Juncus bufonius — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Juncus bufonius", "common_names": ["Juncus bufonius", "Toad rush"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Juncus bufonius (Juncus bufonius) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- 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 Moehringia trinervia tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Moehringia trinervia", "common_names": ["Moehringia trinervia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Species": "Three-Nerved Sandwort (Moehringia trinervia)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Moehringia trinervia (Moehringia trinervia) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Species: Three-Nerved Sandwort (Moehringia trinervia)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- 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 Cardamine hirsuta pointing to in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cardamine hirsuta", "common_names": ["Cardamine hirsuta"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "loose, cultivated garden and nursery soils; disturbed ground", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cardamine hirsuta (Cardamine hirsuta) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: loose, cultivated garden and nursery soils; disturbed ground
- 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] Tell me about Flaxleaf fleabane as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza bonariensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not specifically pH-indicative — found on a range of soil types; reduced emergence in heavy black vertosols
- Salinity: Not saline — no specific AU saline association
- Moisture: Stored soil moisture depleter — major impact in no-till fallows; consumes stored moisture
- Structure: Surface-germinating — strongly associated with no-till/minimum-till systems; light sandy soils preferred
- Fertility: Moderate to high N depletion — consumes nitrogen in fallows; indicator of fallow nutrient mining


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Arctotheca calendula", "common_names": ["Capeweed"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"General indicators": "High fertility, overgrazing, saline fringes.."}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low phosphorus", "detail": "dominant on low-phosphorus, acidic soils", "source": "NSW DPI / Agriculture Victoria", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: High fertility, overgrazing, saline fringes..


[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 Datura stramonium — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Datura stramonium", "common_names": ["Datura stramonium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Datura stramonium (Datura stramonium) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: 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 Agrostis canina tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Agrostis canina (Agrostis canina) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Species: Velvet Bent (Agrostis canina)
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What soil conditions is Hieracium pilosella pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hieracium pilosella", "common_names": ["Hieracium pilosella"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Hieracium pilosella (Hieracium pilosella) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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 Ward's weed — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carrichtera annua", "common_names": ["Ward's weed", "Wards weed"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Calcareous (alkaline) — restricted to calcareous soils; significant edaphic restriction", "Salinity": "Not specifically saline — calcareous but not necessarily saline", "Moisture": "Dry — restricted to winter-dominated rainfall areas in semi-arid rangelands", "Structure": "Calcareous soils — strongly restricted to calcareous soil types; semi-arid regions", "Fertility": "Low to moderate — successful in semi-arid rangelands with low fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ward's weed (Carrichtera annua) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Calcareous (alkaline) — restricted to calcareous soils; significant edaphic restriction
- Salinity: Not specifically saline — calcareous but not necessarily saline
- Moisture: Dry — restricted to winter-dominated rainfall areas in semi-arid rangelands
- Structure: Calcareous soils — strongly restricted to calcareous soil types; semi-arid regions
- Fertility: Low to moderate — successful in semi-arid rangelands with low 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 Lactuca saligna — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lactuca saligna", "common_names": ["Lactuca saligna"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone 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 Lactuca saligna (Lactuca saligna) 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: 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 Barnyard grass — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — grows on a variety of soils in rice areas
- Salinity: Not saline — no specific AU saline association documented
- Moisture: Wet to moist soils — strongly associated with rice crops; germination stimulated by periodic draining and flooding
- Structure: Alluvial/clay soils — found on wet fertile alluvial soils near watercourses; intolerant of dense shade
- Fertility: High fertility — prefers wet, fertile alluvial soils; removes up to 80% of soil mineral N


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Woodsia alpina as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Woodsia alpina (Woodsia alpina) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Mentha pulegium pointing to?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Mentha pulegium (Mentha pulegium) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: 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 Apium graveolens — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Apium graveolens", "common_names": ["Apium graveolens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "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 Apium graveolens (Apium graveolens) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground


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

[User] Tell me about Honckenya peploides as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Honckenya peploides", "common_names": ["Honckenya peploides"], "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": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Honckenya peploides (Honckenya peploides) 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: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh


[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 pumila tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola pumila", "common_names": ["Viola pumila"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola pumila (Viola pumila) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining 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 Sisymbrium irio tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sisymbrium irio", "common_names": ["Sisymbrium irio"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "Disturbed soils — widespread in crops, pastures, roadsides, parks, gardens, footpaths, waste areas.", "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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sisymbrium irio (Sisymbrium irio) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: Disturbed soils — widespread in crops, pastures, roadsides, parks, gardens, footpaths, waste areas.
- 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture