Leptosols are unattractive soils for rainfed agriculture because of their inability to hold water.

In the shady retreat under the hill grew clusters of luxuriant ferns; the wild French willow stood proudly with its lofty crest of red and gorgeous flowers between the pebbles[.]

In order to lighten the crown still further, they aggravated responsibility on ministers of state.

Vaccinium erythrocarpum, the dingleberry, sometimes produces berries of excellent flavor, which are used locally for jellies; Uphof (1968) reports that this species has been recommended for cultivation.