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

[User] What's the story with Xanthium strumarium as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Xanthium strumarium", "common_names": ["Xanthium strumarium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Nutrients": "zinc: indicates deficiency — Known zinc accumulator; found on zinc-deficient soils; zinc: indicates deficiency — high phosphate complexes zinc; phosphorus: indicates high availability — soil has high level of available phosphate.", "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", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "zinc", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Known zinc accumulator; found on zinc-deficient soils", "source": "Walters, Weeds: Control Without Poisons", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "zinc", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "high phosphate complexes zinc", "source": "Walters (1999)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates high availability", "detail": "soil has high level of available phosphate", "source": "Walters (1999) via EcoFarming Daily", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Xanthium strumarium (Xanthium strumarium) tells us about your soil.
- Nutrients: zinc: indicates deficiency — Known zinc accumulator; found on zinc-deficient soils; zinc: indicates deficiency — high phosphate complexes zinc; phosphorus: indicates high availability — soil has high level of available phosphate.
- 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
- 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 Water-pepper as a soil indicator in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Persicaria hydropiper", "common_names": ["Water-pepper", "Water-pepper (Persicaria hydropiper)", "Smartweed", "Marsh-pepper Knotweed"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "moderately acid", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "wet, poorly aerated (F=8)", "Structure": "waterlogged, poorly drained; ditch margins, wet arable, damp woodland rides", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "N indicator; fertile wet soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Water-pepper (Persicaria hydropiper) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: moderately acid
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: wet, poorly aerated (F=8)
- Structure: waterlogged, poorly drained; ditch margins, wet arable, damp woodland rides
- 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 Circaea lutetiana as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Circaea lutetiana (Circaea lutetiana) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Enchanter'S Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] What does Vincetoxicum hirundinaria tell you about soil?

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Vincetoxicum hirundinaria (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] What does Catabrosa aquatica tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Catabrosa aquatica", "common_names": ["Catabrosa aquatica"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "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 Catabrosa aquatica (Catabrosa aquatica) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: strictly waterlogged. Confined to marshes and bogs
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: 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 Sinapis arvensis pointing to in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sinapis arvensis", "common_names": ["Sinapis arvensis", "Charlock (Sinapis arvensis)", "Charlock"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh to moist", "Structure": "well-aerated, loamy", "Fertility": "moderate to high fertility (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates need for nitrogen", "detail": "apply good compost or nitrogen to get decay moving", "source": "Walters (1999)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "medium"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sinapis arvensis (Sinapis arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh to moist
- Structure: well-aerated, loamy
- 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 soil conditions is Stellaria holostea pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Stellaria holostea", "common_names": ["Stellaria holostea"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea)", "Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Stellaria holostea (Stellaria holostea) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture


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

[User] Tell me about Schoenoplectus americanus as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Schoenoplectus americanus (Schoenoplectus americanus) 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 does Sagina maritima tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Sagina maritima", "common_names": ["Sagina maritima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground", "Moisture": "strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Sagina maritima (Sagina maritima) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: moderate salt tolerance. Estuarine margins and salt-affected ground
- Moisture: strictly damp to wet. Strong indicator of poor drainage
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lapsana communis", "common_names": ["Lapsana communis"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "loose, fertile, cultivated; gardens, arable margins, waste ground", "Fertility": "fertile (N=7)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lapsana communis (Lapsana communis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: loose, fertile, cultivated; gardens, arable margins, waste ground
- Fertility: fertile (N=7)


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

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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: wide range
- Salinity: moderate tolerance
- Moisture: moderate (drought-tolerant)
- Structure: varied, well-drained
- Fertility: moderate to high


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Leontodon hispidus", "common_names": ["Leontodon hispidus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus)", "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 Leontodon hispidus (Leontodon hispidus) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus)
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Veronica acinifolia", "common_names": ["Veronica acinifolia"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Veronica acinifolia (Veronica acinifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- Fertility: low fertility. Infertile soils, low nitrogen availability


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

[User] Tell me about Field horsetail as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Equisetum arvense", "common_names": ["Field horsetail", "Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense)", "Equisetum arvense"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral (wide range)", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "moist to damp", "Structure": "compacted, poorly-drained subsoil", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=6 recalibrated; orig=3)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "accumulator", "source": "BC Farms & Food (2017)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates deficiency", "detail": "Prefers low-calcium acidic soils", "source": "Cornell University Extension", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates low", "source": "Modern Farmer (2019)", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates calcium deficiency", "detail": "indicates calcium-poor soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "low", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}, {"nutrient": "silica", "relationship": "indicates adequacy", "detail": "Accumulates silica; presence indicates high soil silica content", "source": "University of Vermont Extension", "confidence": "high", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral (wide range)
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: moist to damp
- Structure: compacted, poorly-drained subsoil
- Fertility: moderate fertility (N=6 recalibrated; orig=3)


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Vicia dumetorum", "common_names": ["Vicia dumetorum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet", "Soil pH": "calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia dumetorum (Vicia dumetorum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: fresh, moist soils of average dampness. Neither dry nor wet
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: 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 Trifolium dubium — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Trifolium dubium", "common_names": ["Trifolium dubium"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Trifolium dubium (Trifolium dubium) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- Fertility: 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 soil conditions is Lychnis viscaria pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viscaria vulgaris", "common_names": ["Lychnis viscaria", "Lychnis viscaria (Viscaria vulgaris)"], "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": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lychnis viscaria (Viscaria vulgaris) 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: 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 Parkinsonia — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Parkinsonia aculeata", "common_names": ["Parkinsonia", "Jerusalem thorn", "Jelly bean tree", "Horse bean"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to alkaline (tolerates very alkaline and saline)", "Salinity": "tolerant of saline soils", "Moisture": "dry to seasonally moist", "Structure": "varied, watercourse margins, floodplains", "Fertility": "low to moderate"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Parkinsonia (Parkinsonia aculeata) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to alkaline (tolerates very alkaline and saline)
- Salinity: tolerant of saline soils
- Moisture: dry to seasonally moist
- Structure: varied, watercourse margins, floodplains
- Fertility: low to moderate


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

[User] Tell me about Agropyron junceiforme as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Agropyron junceiforme", "common_names": ["Agropyron junceiforme"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species", "Moisture": "strictly damp ground. Reliable indicator of soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Agropyron junceiforme (Agropyron junceiforme) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: very high salt tolerance. Coastal halophyte. Saltmarsh species
- Moisture: strictly damp ground. Reliable indicator of soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] You see Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani", "common_names": ["Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches", "Soil pH": "strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability", "Salinity": "tolerates low to moderate salt. Coastal margins and salt-affected pasture"}, "source": "Research (Europe)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: shallow standing water. Emergent aquatic, often in ponds or ditches
- Soil pH: strongly alkaline. pH 7.0–8.5+. Chalk downland and limestone
- Fertility: moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient 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] You see Calepina irregularis — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Calepina irregularis", "common_names": ["Calepina irregularis"], "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": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels", "Salinity": "slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Calepina irregularis (Calepina irregularis) 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: moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels
- Salinity: slightly salt-tolerant. Mostly on non-saline soils, occasional brackish margins


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola arvensis", "common_names": ["Field Pansy"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "weakly acid to neutral", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "fresh (F=5)", "Structure": "light, well-drained arable soils; sandy/gravelly", "Fertility": "moderate fertility (N=5)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "general", "relationship": "general indicator of light arable soils", "confidence": "medium"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Field Pansy (Viola arvensis) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: light, well-drained arable soils; sandy/gravelly
- 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 Cynodon dactylon tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cynodon dactylon", "common_names": [], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "slight to moderate salt tolerance.", "Structure": "compacted, heavy or sandy, tolerates wide range.", "Moisture": "moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas", "Fertility": "moderate fertility. Average nutrient levels. Typical pasture"}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "nitrogen", "relationship": "indicates high nitrogen", "detail": "responds strongly to N fertiliser", "source": "NSW DPI", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cynodon dactylon (Cynodon dactylon) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: slight to moderate salt tolerance.
- Structure: compacted, heavy or sandy, tolerates wide range.
- Moisture: moderately dry. Avoids waterlogged areas
- 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 Juncus balticus — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Juncus balticus", "common_names": ["Juncus balticus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water", "Soil pH": "strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat 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 Juncus balticus (Juncus balticus) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: wet soils. Regularly saturated, tolerates standing water
- Soil pH: strongly acidic. pH 3.5–5.0. Heathland and peat 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] You see Gnaphalium uliginosum — what does that indicate?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Gnaphalium uliginosum", "common_names": ["Gnaphalium uliginosum"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath", "Fertility": "moderately infertile. Below-average nutrient levels"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Gnaphalium uliginosum (Gnaphalium uliginosum) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: moderately acidic. pH 4.5–6.0. Acid grassland and heath
- 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 Plantago media as a weed indicator in Australia.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Plantago media", "common_names": ["Plantago media", "Hoary plantain (Plantago media)", "Hoary plantain"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "neutral to weakly alkaline", "Salinity": "None", "Moisture": "dry", "Structure": "free-draining, calcareous; indicates low-fertility chalk/limestone soils", "Fertility": "infertile"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Plantago media (Plantago media) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: neutral to weakly alkaline
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: dry
- Structure: free-draining, calcareous; indicates low-fertility chalk/limestone soils
- Fertility: infertile


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

[User] What soil conditions is Buffel grass pointing to?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Cenchrus ciliaris", "common_names": ["Buffel grass", "African foxtail grass", "Black buffel grass"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "unknown.", "Structure": "varied (clays to sands, disturbed)."}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: unknown.
- Structure: varied (clays to sands, disturbed).


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

[User] Tell me about Alopecurus geniculatus as a weed indicator.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Alopecurus geniculatus", "common_names": ["Alopecurus geniculatus"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils", "Moisture": "strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Alopecurus geniculatus (Alopecurus geniculatus) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils
- Moisture: strictly wet soils. Reliable indicator of waterlogging
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


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

[User] Tell me about Vicia tenuifolia as a weed indicator.

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Vicia tenuifolia (Vicia tenuifolia) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist
- Soil pH: calcareous, alkaline. pH 6.5–8.0. Chalk and limestone soils
- Fertility: very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture


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

[User] What does Ajuga reptans tell you about soil?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Ajuga reptans", "common_names": ["Ajuga reptans"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Bugle (Ajuga reptans)", "Moisture": "moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture", "Soil pH": "neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams", "Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ajuga reptans (Ajuga reptans) tells us about your soil.
- Species: Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
- Moisture: moderately moist, damp ground. Prefers some soil moisture
- Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic. pH 5.5–7.0. Common on loams
- 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 Lactuca serriola tell you about soil in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Lactuca serriola", "common_names": ["Lactuca serriola"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"Ph": "Not specific — grows on a wide range of soil types in AU cropping", "Salinity": "Not saline — no indication of saline association", "Moisture": "Moist soils — consumes soil moisture in summer fallows; major emergence late autumn to winter", "Structure": "Not specific — widespread across cropping soil types; associated with reduced tillage systems", "Fertility": "Moderate to high fertility — proliferates in well-fertilised cropping systems, particularly pulse crops (lentils)"}, "source": "Research (Australia)"}

[Assistant]
Here's what Lactuca serriola (Lactuca serriola) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: Not specific — grows on a wide range of soil types in AU cropping
- Salinity: Not saline — no indication of saline association
- Moisture: Moist soils — consumes soil moisture in summer fallows; major emergence late autumn to winter
- Structure: Not specific — widespread across cropping soil types; associated with reduced tillage systems
- Fertility: Moderate to high fertility — proliferates in well-fertilised cropping systems, particularly pulse crops (lentils)


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Verbascum densiflorum", "common_names": ["Verbascum densiflorum"], "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"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Verbascum densiflorum (Verbascum densiflorum) 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


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

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

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

[Assistant]
Here's what Hedera helix (Hedera helix) tells us about your soil.
- Ph: weakly acid to neutral
- Salinity: None
- Moisture: fresh (F=5)
- Structure: well-drained, humus-rich; woodland, hedgerows, walls
- Fertility: moderate to fertile (N=6)


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

[User] What's the story with Anthyllis vulneraria as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Anthyllis vulneraria", "common_names": ["Anthyllis vulneraria"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Species": "Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)", "Moisture": "dry soils. More often found on dry ground than moist", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "very low fertility. Nutrient-poor ground. Low-input pasture"}, "source": ""}

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


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

[User] What's the story with Liverseed grass as a soil indicator?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Urochloa panicoides", "common_names": ["Liverseed grass", "Liverseedgrass", "Annual signalgrass", "Urochloa"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "Not salt-tolerant — low tolerance at germination (48 mM NaCl = 50% inhibition).", "Structure": "Surface-germinating — strongly favoured by no-till/residue retention; sorghum residue stimulates emergence."}, "source": "", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "Nitrogen", "relationship": "depletive", "confidence": "high"}]}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Liverseed grass (Urochloa panicoides) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: Not salt-tolerant — low tolerance at germination (48 mM NaCl = 50% inhibition).
- Structure: Surface-germinating — strongly favoured by no-till/residue retention; sorghum residue stimulates emergence.


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Calamagrostis epigejos", "common_names": ["Calamagrostis epigejos"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Fertility": "moderately fertile. Above-average nutrient availability"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Calamagrostis epigejos (Calamagrostis epigejos) tells us about your soil.
- 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 Ribwort plantain as a weed indicator in UK.

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Plantago lanceolata", "common_names": ["Ribwort plantain", "Plantago lanceolata", "Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)"], "region": "UK", "indicators": {"Moisture": "moisture balance.", "Fertility": "balance of organic matter; fertility/aerobic microbial activity"}, "source": "Research (UK)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicates very low", "source": "Homestead.org", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}, {"nutrient": "calcium", "relationship": "indicator", "detail": "Associated with calcium-rich soils; scarce on strongly acidic soils", "source": "Permaculture tradition", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "medium"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) tells us about your soil.
- Moisture: moisture balance.
- Fertility: balance of organic matter; fertility/aerobic microbial activity


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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Melilotus altissima", "common_names": ["Melilotus altissima"], "region": "Europe", "indicators": {"Salinity": "low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils", "Moisture": "damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils", "Soil pH": "neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils", "Fertility": "fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture"}, "source": ""}

[Assistant]
Here's what Melilotus altissima (Melilotus altissima) tells us about your soil.
- Salinity: low salt tolerance. Found on slightly brackish soils
- Moisture: damp ground. Constantly moist or poorly draining soils
- Soil pH: neutral. pH 6.0–7.5. Wide range of productive soils
- Fertility: fertile, nutrient-rich. High nitrogen. Productive pasture


[System] You are AUGURY, a soil health assistant. 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 Cat's ear / Flat weed — what does that indicate in Australia?

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Hypochaeris radicata", "common_names": ["Cat's ear / Flat weed"], "region": "Australia", "indicators": {"General indicators": "Low fertility (low potassium)."}, "source": "Research (Australia)", "nutrients": {"claims": [{"nutrient": "phosphorus", "relationship": "indicates low phosphorus", "detail": "common in low-P pastures", "source": "NSW DPI", "confidence": "medium", "aggregate_confidence": "high"}], "overall_confidence": "high"}}

[Assistant]
Here's what Cat's ear / Flat weed (Hypochaeris radicata) tells us about your soil.
- General indicators: Low fertility (low potassium).


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

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

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

[User]
[Tool response]:
{"scientific_name": "Viola reichenbachiana", "common_names": ["Viola reichenbachiana"], "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 reichenbachiana (Viola reichenbachiana) 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