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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cirsium vulgare", "common_names": ["Spear thistle", "Cirsium vulgare", "Spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Moisture": "intermediate moisture; tolerates dry and wet soils; germinates with adequate soil moisture", "Soil pH": "tolerates wide pH range; rare below pH 4.8; neutral preferred", "Fertility": "grows best on nitrogen-rich soils; proliferates with N fertilization", "Structure": "strong indicator of soil compaction; favored by soil disturbance; overgrazed rangelands", "Salinity": "not considered halophytic or salt-tolerant; primarily non-saline environments", "General indicators": "High fertility, overgrazing, soil disturbance."}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "strong nitrogen dependence; proliferates with N fertilization", "source": "USDA FEIS", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: intermediate moisture; tolerates dry and wet soils; germinates with adequate soil moisture
- Soil pH: tolerates wide pH range; rare below pH 4.8; neutral preferred
- Fertility: grows best on nitrogen-rich soils; proliferates with N fertilization
- Structure: strong indicator of soil compaction; favored by soil disturbance; overgrazed rangelands
- Salinity: not considered halophytic or salt-tolerant; primarily non-saline environments
- General indicators: High fertility, overgrazing, soil disturbance.


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Silene dioica", "common_names": ["Red Campion", "Red Campion (Silene dioica)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "moist, fertile; indicates hedgerow/disturbed fertile soils", "Fertility": "very high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "strong N indicator, P accumulator", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Red Campion (Silene dioica) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: moist, fertile; indicates hedgerow/disturbed fertile soils
- Fertility: very high fertility, N-rich


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vicia orobus", "common_names": ["Vicia orobus"], "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": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia orobus (Vicia orobus) 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: 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 Orchis palustris as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Orchis palustris", "common_names": ["Orchis palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "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 Orchis palustris (Orchis palustris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vicia cracca", "common_names": ["Vicia cracca"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "wide range; N-fixing legume, climbing on other vegetation", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia cracca (Vicia cracca) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: wide range; N-fixing legume, climbing on other vegetation
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

[User] What soil conditions is Carex hirta pointing to in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Carex hirta", "common_names": ["Carex hirta"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "damp to moist", "Structure": "compactable damp soils; rhizomatous spreader", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Carex hirta (Carex hirta) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: damp to moist
- Structure: compactable damp soils; rhizomatous spreader
- 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 Tripleurospermum maritimum — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Tripleurospermum maritimum", "common_names": ["Tripleurospermum maritimum"], "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": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Tripleurospermum maritimum (Tripleurospermum maritimum) 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: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- Salinity: high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal 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 Barbarea vulgaris as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Barbarea vulgaris", "common_names": ["Barbarea vulgaris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Barbarea vulgaris (Barbarea vulgaris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

[User] What soil conditions is Viola odorata pointing to in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola odorata", "common_names": ["Viola odorata"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "base-rich, calcareous, well-structured loams; hedgerow bases", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola odorata (Viola odorata) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: base-rich, calcareous, well-structured loams; hedgerow bases
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

[User] What does Phleum arenarium tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Phleum arenarium (Phleum arenarium) 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
- 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 Valeriana montana pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Valeriana montana", "common_names": ["Valeriana montana"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Valeriana montana (Valeriana montana) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What soil conditions is Lolium perenne pointing to in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lolium perenne", "common_names": ["Lolium perenne", "Perennial rye-grass", "Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne)"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "pH 5-8."}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lolium perenne (Lolium perenne) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: pH 5-8.


[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 Calla palustris as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Calla palustris", "common_names": ["Calla palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Bog Arum (Calla palustris)", "Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Calla palustris (Calla palustris) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Bog Arum (Calla palustris)
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- 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 Podospermum laciniatum as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Podospermum laciniatum", "common_names": ["Podospermum laciniatum"], "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": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Podospermum laciniatum (Podospermum laciniatum) 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: 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] You see Stachys sylvatica — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Stachys sylvatica (Stachys sylvatica) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- 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 soil conditions is Cochlearia danica pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cochlearia danica", "common_names": ["Cochlearia danica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cochlearia danica (Cochlearia danica) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground


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

[User] You see Galeopsis tetrahit — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Galeopsis tetrahit", "common_names": ["Galeopsis tetrahit", "Common hemp-nettle", "Common hemp-nettle (Galeopsis tetrahit)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "Galeopsis tetrahit indicates acidic conditions, likely below 6.5.", "Species": "Common Hemp-Nettle (Galeopsis tetrahit)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Galeopsis tetrahit (Galeopsis tetrahit) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: Galeopsis tetrahit indicates acidic conditions, likely below 6.5.
- Species: Common Hemp-Nettle (Galeopsis tetrahit)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

[User] Tell me about Lemna trisulca as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Lemna trisulca (Lemna trisulca) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] You see Ammophila arenaria — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ammophila arenaria", "common_names": ["Ammophila arenaria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Zannichellia palustris", "common_names": ["Zannichellia palustris"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground", "Salinity": "salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Zannichellia palustris (Zannichellia palustris) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: submerged aquatic. Permanently or near-permanently underwater
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very fertile. Nitrogen-rich. Improved pasture or manured ground
- 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] Tell me about Phragmites australis as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Phragmites australis", "common_names": ["Phragmites australis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "aquatic to waterlogged", "Structure": "waterlogged, anoxic; massive rhizome system aerates soil", "Fertility": "high fertility, N-rich"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Phragmites australis (Phragmites australis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: aquatic to waterlogged
- Structure: waterlogged, anoxic; massive rhizome system aerates soil
- Fertility: high fertility, N-rich


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

[User] What soil conditions is Leontodon autumnalis pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Leontodon autumnalis", "common_names": ["Leontodon autumnalis"], "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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Leontodon autumnalis (Leontodon autumnalis) 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] What's the story with Mentha suaveolens as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Mentha suaveolens", "common_names": ["Mentha suaveolens"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "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 Mentha suaveolens (Mentha suaveolens) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- 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 Blysmus rufus — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Blysmus rufus", "common_names": ["Blysmus rufus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh", "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 Blysmus rufus (Blysmus rufus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh
- 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 Sagina procumbens tell you about soil in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sagina procumbens", "common_names": ["Sagina procumbens"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "compacted, damp; tiny plant indicates bare/mossy ground", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sagina procumbens (Sagina procumbens) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, damp; tiny plant indicates bare/mossy ground
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Myosotis arvensis", "common_names": ["Myosotis arvensis", "Field forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis)", "Field forget-me-not"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "free-draining, light to medium; arable fields, disturbed ground, gardens", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Myosotis arvensis (Myosotis arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: free-draining, light to medium; arable fields, disturbed ground, gardens
- 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] Tell me about Papaver rhoeas as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Papaver rhoeas", "common_names": ["Papaver rhoeas", "Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh (F=4)", "Structure": "free-draining, calcareous; arable fields, disturbed ground", "Fertility": "moderate to fertile (N=6)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Papaver rhoeas (Papaver rhoeas) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh (F=4)
- Structure: free-draining, calcareous; arable fields, 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] Tell me about Avena fatua as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Avena fatua", "common_names": ["Avena fatua", "Wild oat", "Wild oat (Avena fatua)"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Wild Oat (Avena fatua)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Avena fatua (Avena fatua) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Wild Oat (Avena fatua)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive 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 Lathyrus maritimus as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lathyrus maritimus", "common_names": ["Lathyrus maritimus"], "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", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lathyrus maritimus (Lathyrus maritimus) 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
- 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 Erysimum repandum pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Erysimum repandum", "common_names": ["Erysimum repandum"], "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": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Erysimum repandum (Erysimum repandum) 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: 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 Fireweed as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Senecio madagascariensis", "common_names": ["Fireweed", "Madagascar ragwort", "Madagascar groundsel", "Madagascan fireweed"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "unknown.", "Structure": "disturbed, bare, overgrazed."}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low-moderate phosphorus", "detail": "invades low-fertility, often P-deficient pastures", "source": "NSW DPI", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: unknown.
- Structure: disturbed, bare, overgrazed.


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica serpyllifolia", "common_names": ["Veronica serpyllifolia"], "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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica serpyllifolia (Veronica serpyllifolia) 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] You see Bent grass — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Bent grass (Agrostis capillaris) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: Low nitrogen, acidic soils, 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 Stinging nettle pointing to in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Stinging nettle (Urtica urens) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: High fertility, overgrazing, high organic matter.


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

[User] What does Runch / Wild radish tell you about soil in Australia?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Runch / Wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Acidic to neutral — favoured by lighter textured acidic soils
- Salinity: Not saline — not specifically associated with saline conditions
- Moisture: Moist soils — germinates throughout the year whenever soil moisture is sufficient
- Structure: Lighter textured soils preferred — sands to sandy loams
- Fertility: Moderate to high fertility — competitive in well-fertilised cropping soils


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Solanum elaeagnifolium", "common_names": ["Solanum elaeagnifolium", "Silverleaf nightshade", "Silver nightshade", "White horse-nettle"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — grows on most soil types in Australia", "Salinity": "Not specifically saline — no specific AU saline indicator evidence", "Moisture": "Dry to moderately dry — 250-600 mm rainfall areas; summer-active", "Structure": "Most soil types — grows on most soil types; disturbed soil preferred; seedlings germinate best at 1-3 cm depth", "Fertility": "Moderate — competes with cereal, pulse and oilseed crops; $80M annual losses"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Solanum elaeagnifolium (Solanum elaeagnifolium) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — grows on most soil types in Australia
- Salinity: Not specifically saline — no specific AU saline indicator evidence
- Moisture: Dry to moderately dry — 250-600 mm rainfall areas; summer-active
- Structure: Most soil types — grows on most soil types; disturbed soil preferred; seedlings germinate best at 1-3 cm depth
- Fertility: Moderate — competes with cereal, pulse and oilseed crops; $80M annual losses


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Sun spurge tell you about soil in UK?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Euphorbia helioscopia", "common_names": ["Sun spurge", "Sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia) (Euphorbia helioscopia)", "Sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia)", "Euphorbia helioscopia"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Other indicators": "disturbed ground; low cover."}, "source": "Research (UK)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sun spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia) tells us about your soil.
- Other indicators: disturbed ground; low cover.


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica persica", "common_names": ["Common field speedwell", "Common field speedwell (Veronica persica)", "Veronica persica"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "loose, cultivated, disturbed", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Common field speedwell (Veronica persica) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: loose, cultivated, 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's the story with Viola alba as a soil indicator?

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

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

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


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

[User] What does Blysmus compressus tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Blysmus compressus", "common_names": ["Blysmus compressus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "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 Blysmus compressus (Blysmus compressus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- 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 Coolatai grass as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: wide range (acid to alkaline)
- Salinity: unknown
- Moisture: dry to moderate (400-800 mm annual rainfall)
- Structure: light to medium textured, well-drained
- Fertility: low (indicator of low soil fertility)


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cerastium fontanum", "common_names": ["Cerastium fontanum", "Common mouse-ear", "Common mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum)"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "grassland, lawns, and disturbed ground; tolerates compaction", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cerastium fontanum (Cerastium fontanum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: grassland, lawns, and disturbed ground; tolerates compaction
- 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 Typha angustifolia as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Typha angustifolia", "common_names": ["Typha angustifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Typha angustifolia (Typha angustifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture
- Salinity: 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 Veronica polita pointing to?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica polita (Veronica polita) 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: 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 collina pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola collina", "common_names": ["Viola collina"], "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": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola collina (Viola collina) 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] You see Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Senecio vulgaris", "common_names": ["Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris)", "Groundsel", "Senecio vulgaris"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "loose, disturbed, cultivated", "Fertility": "high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

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


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

[User] You see Cicendia filiformis — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cicendia filiformis", "common_names": ["Cicendia filiformis"], "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": "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 Cicendia filiformis (Cicendia filiformis) 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: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What soil conditions is Leontodon saxatilis (Thrincia hirta) pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Thrincia hirta", "common_names": ["Leontodon saxatilis (Thrincia hirta)", "Leontodon saxatilis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "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 Leontodon saxatilis (Thrincia hirta) (Thrincia hirta) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- 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 soil conditions is Melilotus indica pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Melilotus indica", "common_names": ["Melilotus indica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture", "Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils"}, "source": ""}

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Digitalis purpurea", "common_names": ["Digitalis purpurea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Species": "Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Digitalis purpurea (Digitalis purpurea) tells us about your soil.
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Species: Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

[User] What soil conditions is Veronica praecox pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica praecox", "common_names": ["Veronica praecox"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica praecox (Veronica praecox) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: very dry, well-drained soils. Drought-prone sites
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: 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 Ranunculus circinatus — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ranunculus circinatus", "common_names": ["Ranunculus circinatus"], "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": "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 Ranunculus circinatus (Ranunculus circinatus) 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: 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 soil conditions is Puccinellia maritima pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Puccinellia maritima", "common_names": ["Puccinellia 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": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Puccinellia maritima (Puccinellia 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: extreme salt tolerance. Obligate halophyte. Only on saline soils


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

[User] Tell me about Centaurea nigra as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Centaurea nigra", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Centaurea nigra (Centaurea nigra) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- 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] You see Agropyron pungens — what does that indicate?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Agropyron pungens (Agropyron pungens) 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: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: high salt tolerance. Regularly salt-exposed coastal soils


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

[User] What soil conditions is Littorella uniflora pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Littorella uniflora", "common_names": ["Littorella uniflora"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins", "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 low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Littorella uniflora (Littorella uniflora) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins
- 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 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 Agrimonia eupatoria as a soil indicator?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimonia eupatoria) 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 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 Leucanthemum vulgare as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Leucanthemum vulgare", "common_names": ["Leucanthemum vulgare"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Leucanthemum vulgare (Leucanthemum vulgare) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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 Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) (Lycopus europaeus) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, water-saturated (F=9)
- Structure: waterlogged, anaerobic; ditch margins, pond edges, fens
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica chamaedrys (Veronica chamaedrys) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh
- Structure: wide range; creeping habit, short turf/edges
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Parapholis strigosa", "common_names": ["Parapholis strigosa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "salt-tolerant. Moderate to high salt. Coastal grazing marsh"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Parapholis strigosa (Parapholis strigosa) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: 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's the story with Cleavers / Goosegrass (Galium aparine) as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Galium aparine", "common_names": ["Cleavers / Goosegrass (Galium aparine)", "Cleavers / Goosegrass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "limited salinity tolerance; primarily non-saline environments", "Moisture": "moist soil preference; indicator of moist conditions; found in riparian areas, floodplains", "Structure": "occurs on most soils; indicator of loam; found on rich loam, heavy organic soils", "Fertility": "prefers nutrient-rich sites; indicator of fertile soil; above-average N and P", "Soil pH": "pH 5.5-8.0; indicative of pH 5.8-7.0; absent at pH 4.1"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "high nitrogen indicator; frequency increases with soil N content", "source": "USDA Forest Service FEIS", "confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "cadmium", "relationship": "accumulator; 139.63 mg/kg at soil Cd 75 mg/kg", "source": "Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 2015", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cleavers / Goosegrass (Galium aparine) (Galium aparine) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: limited salinity tolerance; primarily non-saline environments
- Moisture: moist soil preference; indicator of moist conditions; found in riparian areas, floodplains
- Structure: occurs on most soils; indicator of loam; found on rich loam, heavy organic soils
- Fertility: prefers nutrient-rich sites; indicator of fertile soil; above-average N and P
- Soil pH: pH 5.5-8.0; indicative of pH 5.8-7.0; absent at pH 4.1


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica opaca", "common_names": ["Veronica opaca"], "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": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica opaca (Veronica opaca) 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 soil conditions is Noogoora burr pointing to in Australia?

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Digitaria ciliaris", "common_names": ["Summer grass", "Crab grass", "Southern crabgrass", "Tropical crabgrass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not pH-specific — wide soil tolerance", "Salinity": "Not saline — no AU saline indicator data", "Moisture": "Summer-moist soils — prefers moist soils; weed of irrigated areas, summer-rainfall regions", "Structure": "Disturbed soils — aggressive invader of disturbed soil sites; wide range from sands to clays", "Fertility": "Moderate — weed of cultivated/fertilised soils"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Summer grass (Digitaria ciliaris) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not pH-specific — wide soil tolerance
- Salinity: Not saline — no AU saline indicator data
- Moisture: Summer-moist soils — prefers moist soils; weed of irrigated areas, summer-rainfall regions
- Structure: Disturbed soils — aggressive invader of disturbed soil sites; wide range from sands to clays
- Fertility: Moderate — weed of cultivated/fertilised 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 Lotus tenuis as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lotus tenuis", "common_names": ["Lotus tenuis"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground", "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 Lotus tenuis (Lotus tenuis) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

[User] What does Creeping Bent tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Agrostis stolonifera", "common_names": ["Creeping Bent", "Creeping Bentgrass"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Structure": "moisture-retentive, often compacted; tolerant of waterlogging", "Ph": "weakly acid to weakly basic", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp (F=6)", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "general; tolerates wide range", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera) tells us about your soil.
- Structure: moisture-retentive, often compacted; tolerant of waterlogging
- Ph: weakly acid to weakly basic
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp (F=6)
- 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 Vulpia bromoides tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vulpia bromoides", "common_names": ["Vulpia bromoides"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low phosphorus", "detail": "dominant on low-P infertile soils", "source": "NSW DPI / Agriculture Victoria", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vulpia bromoides (Vulpia bromoides) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- Fertility: extremely infertile. Very low nitrogen. Starved, leached soils


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Pennisetum setaceum", "common_names": ["Fountain grass", "African fountain grass", "Tender fountain grass", "Purple fountain grass"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "unknown", "Salinity": "unknown", "Moisture": "dry (drought-tolerant)", "Structure": "rocky, sandy, well-drained, exposed", "Fertility": "low"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: unknown
- Salinity: unknown
- Moisture: dry (drought-tolerant)
- Structure: rocky, sandy, well-drained, exposed
- 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 Pineapple weed tell you about soil in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Matricaria discoidea", "common_names": ["Pineapple weed", "Pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea)", "Matricaria discoidea"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "compacted, trampled; gateways, farmyards, tracks, paths", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: compacted, trampled; gateways, farmyards, tracks, paths
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

[User] What does Ononis spinosa tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ononis spinosa", "common_names": ["Ononis spinosa"], "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": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ononis spinosa (Ononis spinosa) 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: 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 Clematis vitalba tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Clematis vitalba", "common_names": ["Clematis vitalba"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Traveller'S Joy / Old Man'S Beard (Clematis vitalba)", "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 Clematis vitalba (Clematis vitalba) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Traveller'S Joy / Old Man'S Beard (Clematis vitalba)
- 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's the story with Salix cinerea as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Salix cinerea", "common_names": ["Salix cinerea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)", "Moisture": "waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils", "Soil pH": "weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Salix cinerea (Salix cinerea) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)
- Moisture: waterlogged ground. Marshy, boggy, or flood-prone soils
- Soil pH: weakly acidic. pH 5.0–6.5. Most pasture and woodland soils
- Fertility: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola biflora", "common_names": ["Viola biflora"], "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"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Viola biflora (Viola biflora) 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


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum thapsus", "common_names": ["Verbascum thapsus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "None.", "Structure": "dry, well-drained, disturbed; deep taproot.", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Indicator of very low phosphorus infertile soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Thrives in nitrogen-poor low-fertility soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Common in low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Verbascum thapsus (Verbascum thapsus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: None.
- Structure: dry, well-drained, disturbed; deep taproot.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ulex europaeus", "common_names": ["Ulex europaeus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "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": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low phosphorus", "detail": "thrives on low-P acidic soils", "source": "Agriculture Victoria / AgResearch NZ", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ulex europaeus (Ulex europaeus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: acidic soils. pH 4.0–5.5. Common on moorland and conifer woodland
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Convolvulus arvensis", "common_names": ["Field bindweed", "Convolvulus arvensis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to alkaline (R=8)", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry to fresh", "Structure": "loose, well-aerated, deep", "Fertility": "moderate fertility"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low calcium; proper calcium level with other cations in balance", "source": "Walters via SmilingGardener / Underwood Gardens", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low phosphorus", "source": "Walters via SmilingGardener / Underwood Gardens", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "potassium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "low potassium", "source": "Walters via SmilingGardener", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "magnesium", "relationship": "indicates excess", "detail": "excess accumulation of heavy soil metals such as magnesium", "source": "Walters via Underwood Gardens", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to alkaline (R=8)
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry to fresh
- Structure: loose, well-aerated, deep
- Fertility: moderate fertility


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Artemisia rupestris", "common_names": ["Artemisia rupestris"], "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": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Artemisia rupestris (Artemisia rupestris) 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: tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture


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

[User] What's the story with Salicornia ramosissima as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Salicornia ramosissima", "common_names": ["Salicornia ramosissima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture", "Salinity": "hyper-saline specialist. Extreme salt flats and salt pans"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Salicornia ramosissima (Salicornia ramosissima) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture
- Salinity: hyper-saline specialist. Extreme salt flats and salt pans


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

[User] What does Veronica beccabunga tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica beccabunga (Veronica beccabunga) 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: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability