Tropical Plant Seeds For Sale In Boston

It is threatened by habitat destruction, mainly due to introduced grazing mammals. * Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii.

The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Mature seeds are eaten cooked. The yields of pods average 250 - 500g per m². Immature seeds are used in soups etc. Leaves and young shoots - cooked.

Conyzoides can cause liver lesions and tumors. The juice of the fresh plant is also useful in treating post-partum uterine haemorrhage. The plant contains the pyrrolizidine alkaloids lycopsamine and echinatine.

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

Conyzoides can cause liver lesions and tumors. The juice of the fresh plant is also useful in treating post-partum uterine haemorrhage. The plant contains the pyrrolizidine alkaloids lycopsamine and echinatine.

* Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas

Besides mescaline, it also contains varying phenethylamines and other substances in minimal proportions * Today it is still used by Curanderos (medicine men) of northern Peru. * The human use of the cactus dates back thousands of years to the northern...

* Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas

* In 2014, global production of papayas was 12.7 million tonnes, led by India with 44% of the world total. * The leaves are large, 50–70 cm (20–28 in) in diameter, deeply palmatelylobed, with seven lobes.

It is cultivated commercially in frost-free areas for its fruit and is widely grown in India , Sri Lanka , New Zealand , the Caribbean , Brazil, Colombia , Ecuador , Indonesia , Peru , California , Florida , Haiti , Hawaii , Australia , East Africa ,...

* Wiliwili means "repeatedly twisted" in the Hawaiian language and refers to the seedpods, which dehisce, or twist open, to reveal the seeds. Olo, which averaged 18 feet (5.5 m), were exclusively ridden by aliʻi (royalty).

* A tropical tree with compound leaves and clustered yellow-green flowers. * A species of Albizia , native to tropical southern Asia , and widely cultivated and naturalised in other tropical and subtropical regions.

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

* The plant's toxins have tested in experiments for uses in biological pest control. Its stem is green turning silver/gray as it ages. Thevetia plant are toxic to most vertebrates as they contain cardiac glycosides.

* In the wild, it may grow to as much as 200' tall. * The tree is endemic to Norfolk Island , a small island in the Pacific Ocean between Australia , New Zealand and New Caledonia.

* The seed remains viable for several years. Mirabilis in Latin means wonderful and Jalapa is a town in Mexico . * Mirabilis jalapa (The four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru ) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis , and is available...

* Not only was the dye used anciently to color food, but also to dye cloth and paint the skin (which is still done today). * It is best known as the source of the natural pigment annatto , produced from the fruit .

Can be grown indoors. Cats love it! This combination of wheat and oat grass is just what the kitty ordered. Not only are they healthy for pets, they could also be grown for you. Eating these dark green shoots aids the digestive system.

It is a must have in French cooking and is a key ingredient in Bearnaise sauce. An aromatic member of the sunflower family tarragon is used in chicken, egg and seafood dishes.

* In 2014, global production of papayas was 12.7 million tonnes, led by India with 44% of the world total. * The leaves are large, 50–70 cm (20–28 in) in diameter, deeply palmatelylobed, with seven lobes.

* This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. * Substances extracted from theseeds are used to inhibit the growth of malignant tumours. * This very symmetrical plant supports a crown of shiny, dark green leaves on a...

A virtually seedless tomato! Absolutely no sacrifice on flavor. Oval tomato is extra sweet and juicy with an orange-red color.

Meaty tomato with mild flavor produces tomatoes that average 1 to 2 1/2 pounds. The tomatoes proved to be so popular when he sold them that he was able to pay off his mortgage. Heirloom variety was developed by M.C. Ryles in the 1930's.

Summer-bearing floricane. Self-pollinating.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Ripens in July. Fruit won't soften, leak, or lose color in the South either.

These items are useful when starting seeds indoors for transplanting: Jiffy-7 Peat Pellets Peat Pots, 2 1/4'' round Peat Pots, 3'' round 3'' square pots 4 1/2'' round pots For protecting your transplants against late, unexpected frosts choose between...

Pennisetum ciliare (L.) Link) is a species of grass native to most of Africa, southern Asia (east to India), southern Iran, and the extreme south of Europe(Sicily). It spreads very quickly and will often kill local native plants such as palo verdes by...

Carries the remarkable EH genetic factor that gives it extra sweetness and holds the tenderness on the stalk over 7-14 days. Mature in 85 days. Extra tender, extra sweet! We've never tasted a sweeter, more tender sweet corn.