Tropical Plant Seeds For Sale In Concord

* Triadica sebifera , also referred to as Sapium sebiferum , is commonly known as the Chinese tallow tree , Florida aspen and Gray Popcorn Tree . Introduced to the United States, the tree is native to eastern Asia , and is most commonly associated with...

* Cycas revoluta ( sago cycad ), is an attractive plant native to southern Japan . * Substances extracted from theseeds are used to inhibit the growth of malignant tumours. * This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

The plant produces pods containing yellow seeds with papery wings. It is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates. The plant is desirable fodder when it grows in fields grazed by livestock .

The seeds are sought after as pieces of jewelry and as good-luck charms. * Its seeds are found on east and southern African beaches, having grown on river and estuary banks and in swamp forest.

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

Ochoterenae Martinez; Pinus patula Schiede & Deppe spp. Pinus tecunumanii has a low latewood percentage, which explains why pith to bark density gradients in the species are not nearly as extreme as for the US southern pines when grown in South Africa.

* Flowers to 5 inches, purple, borne in profusion. * A species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae ,native to South China (which includes Hong Kong ) and southeastern Asia * Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree, and Hawaiian orchid tree.

* Large yellow fragrant flowers in loose clusters, in spring; green branches, doubly pinnate leaves with long narrow leaflets to 1' or more; 1" thorns; of open habit; Wyman notes that it can be clipped into a hedge; native to tropical America.

* Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as klip dagga, Christmas candlestick, or lion's ear, is a species of plant in the genus Leonotis and the family Lamiaceae (mint). It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide.

* The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, without skin or seeds. The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, usually in curries, salads, and stews. Green papaya is used in Southeast Asian cooking, both raw and cooked.

* It is tolerant to reasonably poor soil, can be planted around farmers' homes, and one Ritha tree can produce 30–35 kg of fruit per year. * It is also a native of Western coastal Maharashtra - Konkan, and Goa in India.

* The germinating seed produces an underground 'earth nut' which has a coconut-like flavour. * It is native to south-east Queensland with two small disjunct populations in northern Queensland's World Heritage listed Wet Tropics.

* Grows slowly and in proper growing conditions has a long life. * A distinctive conifer , a member of the ancient and now disjointly distributed family Araucariaceae. * In the wild, it may grow to as much as 200' tall.

The plant produces pods containing yellow seeds with papery wings. It is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates. The plant is desirable fodder when it grows in fields grazed by livestock .

* It is tolerant to reasonably poor soil, can be planted around farmers' homes, and one Ritha tree can produce 30–35 kg of fruit per year. * It is also a native of Western coastal Maharashtra - Konkan, and Goa in India.

* 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.

In zones not subject to periodic fires, the succession continues and a tropical forest thrives. * The Caribbean Pine ( Pinus caribaea hondurensis) is a hard pine native to Central America.

* Large yellow fragrant flowers in loose clusters, in spring; green branches, doubly pinnate leaves with long narrow leaflets to 1' or more; 1" thorns; of open habit; Wyman notes that it can be clipped into a hedge; native to tropical America.

In tropical climates, it will flower all year round. The base of each leaf has a flagellate-twining tendril 5–10 cm long, which twines around supporting vegetation to hold the plant up.The flower is complex, about 10 cm in diameter, with the five sepals...

* An annual or, in tropical areas, perennial; 4-5" yellow flowers with a brownish-red base; calyx (the leafy external bud covering) becomes large, fleshy, and bright red as the plant sets seed and is used for drink flavorings and jelly; altogether a handy...

* The whole plant is very poisonous, even one seed has been known to be lethal to children. * The seedcoat contains an extremely lethal poison that was once used by the KGB to dispose of their enemies.

* Annatto, obtained from the oily arils of the seeds is the world's second most important (after caramel) natural colorant (Mercadante and Pfander 1998), yielding yellow to red colors.

* In most countries it is legal to purchase, sell or germinate Argyreia nervosa seeds, but they are generally unapproved for human consumption. * It's seeds contain Lysergic acid amide (LSA) which is a mild hallucinogen.

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 main difference between the two varieties is the maturation date. The kernels run about 80% golden yellow and 20% white. The tastiest sweet corn you have ever eaten! Stays in edible condition longer than any other variety! There are 2 strains of this...

Slow to bolt and more heat tolerant than most butterhead (Bibb) types. Heavy, compact heads are filled with tender inner leaves that are buttery sweet and succulent.

There are 2 strains of this most wonderful eating two-color corn. Peaches and Cream MAIN CROP variety grows 6½ feet tall and produces 2 ears 7½-8 inches long with 16 rows of kernels.