[Sacred Succulents] Spring!

[benkamm at monitor.net]

(do not ?reply? to this email, send all correspondence to - 
sacredsucculents at hushmail.com )

3/18/14

Greetings, 

As usual more time has lapsed between emails than I?d planned. Admittedly 
digital interface is not my favored activity, it does something odd to my 
head, leaving me feeling less here than there. 
And there we are. 
Babies and plants are what currently infuse my days with wonder. Kiera 
celebrated her first year birthday in January and is just beginning to 
walk  (actually a bit more of a drunken stumble). Ember passed 2 years in 
February and her favored activities are digging tubers and searching for 
salamanders in the woods behind our house. 

After one of the dryest, coldest and warmest winters on record, the past 
month we?ve seen enough rain to soak the earth and replenish the aquifers. 
Now suddenly it?s sunny, warm and the plants are waking with a surge of 
sap and blossom to herald spring... 
The Trichocereus cactus took a real beating from the December cold, the 
worst damage we?ve experienced, we are currently dealing with many rotten 
tips. As a result, cuttings of a number of species will be in limited 
supply this year.

Our friend Kevin Swift has taken on the task of creating a searchable 
?catalog? for the website complete with photos. This is currently under 
early construction, but you can check back regularly for updates. See- 
http://sacredsucculents.com/online-catalog/  To make sure we stay well 
behind the times, no shopping cart or online payment is planned. Kevin 
also helped us get our grey water system turned into something highly 
functional, a project we?ve meant to complete for years. A true man of all 
trades, we enthusiastically recommend his fine services - 
http://www.swiftwaterdesign.com 

We should finally have the paper catalog completed late spring/early 
summer. We will have an unillustrated but complete offerings list 
available sometime next month that we?ll email as a PDF.

Andean tubers are currently available bareroot. Right now every 3 tubers 
ordered count as 1 plant for shipping costs. April is your last 
opportunity to order and save on shipping before we replant them (and 
figure out how to keep Ember from digging them back up!) See further in 
the email for some new tuber offerings.

Our friend and fellow devotee of Andean culture, Matt Magee, is offering a 
workshop in the Santa Cuz mountains next month which some of you may be 
interested in.  
http://www.matthewjmagee.com/weekend-retreat-santa-cruz-mountains-ca-44-46-2014/ 
 Matt is one of the few folks completely fluent in the curandero mesa 
traditions of the Andes, carrying on the huachumero, paqokuna and kamasqa 
lineages. I tend to be very wary of white guys from Boston in ?shamanic? 
roles, but I can recommend Matt without reservation. He?s a humble man of 
rare integrity and is a vast repository of functional ?sacred? knowledge. 

We?ll do our best to keep these emails a bit more regular. As always we 
are grateful for your support!

http://sacredsucculents.com

RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 40 will be mailed later this month. Yes, 
another very large and diverse issue, don?t miss it! New Trichocereus 
specimens, first offering of the rare Andean tuber plants Arracacha and 
Mauka, and an ever evolving assortment from our Andean travels. If you are 
not subscribed or have let your subscription lapse, we encourage you to 
sign up now. 4 issues for $5 ($10 outside USA) or 8 issues for $8 ($16 
outside USA). This is where we list our offerings of limited rarities and 
specimens. 

New Offerings March 2014
You can print out an order form- http://sacredsucculents.com/order-form/ 
and mail it with payment to our Po Box 781, Sebastopol, CA 95473

Aster sp.? BK09509.5 
Asteraceae. Herbaceous plant to 2?3'. Clumps of dandelion-like, soft green 
leaves with white undersides. Large flashy flowers 3"+ across, bright red 
slender petals and orange centers. Growing on the hills around Chavin de 
Huantar, Ancash, Peru. High horticultural appeal. Z9b?
Seed packet $4

Bomarea dulcis? BK10509.15 
Liliacaceae. Perennial tubers with annual long arching stems with slender 
bluish leaves. Flowers not seen, but likely pink with green/yellow tips. 
The coveted Wichurea subgenus type that has arching asparagus or 
bamboo-like stems rather than twining vines. Might also be B. andimarcana. 
Growing amongst other shrubs near the Rio Machajmarca below the 
Inkallajata ruins, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 10,000'. Z8a or 9
Plant 3+ years old $18.50 (limited) 

Buddleja tucumanensis BK10512.2  ?Yurak-wasa? ?Yurayuraj?
Buddlejaceae. Lovely shrub to 5?8' tall. Downy, silver-grey, lanceolate 
leaves 4?8" long with a refreshing fruity-citrus scent. Terminal spikes of 
rounded, yellow and orange flower clusters, sweetly perfumed. Growing on 
dry hillsides with Trichocereus riomizquensis and Cleome boliviensis, 
Totora, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 9,000'. Used for respiratory and 
cardiovascular issues, urinary troubles and to wash wounds. The essential 
oil of the leaves has shown insecticidal activity and is made up of 28 
components including thujene, pinene, limonene, bergamotene, etc. We are 
pleased to introduce this unique aromatic species into cultivation. Should 
tolerate some drought. Surface sow, germinates in 3?8 weeks. Z8b/9a     
Seed packet $5 (inquire for plants)

Calandrinia caespitosa
Potulacaceae. Fleshy caudex with rosette cushions of slender dark green 
succulent leaves, just 1?2" high. Red flowers with bright yellow centers. 
Native to the high Andes of Chile. Needs a gritty mineral rich soil and 
sun. Resents excess heat. A charming rock garden plant. Z6?       Plant 
3?4 years old $9.50   

Calceolaria umbellata ex F&W11439
Scrophulariaceae. Flattened rosettes of dark green leaves. Thin flower 
stalk held 5?8" above the leaves, numerous intense yellow flowers with a 
large inflated pouch. Seed originally from Argentina. Rewarding from seed, 
blooms in just 6?8 months. Well draining soil and sun. Z7/8? 
Seed packet $3

Calochortus lyallii  ?Star Tulip?
Liliacaceae. Bulb with grass like leaves 4?10" high. Fuzzy, star shaped 
flowers, white to lavender blushed, purple inner markings. Native to the 
sagebrush praries and forests of central Washington and southern B.C., up 
to 8,300'. Bulbs edible. Seed needs 30+ days cold treatment. Z6a? Seed 
packet $3.50

Codonopsis convolvulacea ?Ludu Dorje?
Campanulaceae. Rounded perennial tubers with annual twining vines to 8', 
narrow leaves. 1.5" star-shaped flowers, a pure vibrant blue color. Native 
to the forests and mountains of eastern Burma and southwestern China. Has 
a strong, musky smell similar to Cannabis. The gorgeous flowers are used 
for skin conditions and the white tuberous root as a tonic. It is claimed 
that to those with ?spiritual vision? the plant emits a visible glow at 
dusk! It is rumored to be the ?Supreme Herb?. A special decoction made 
from all parts of the plant is taken by yogis to cure all disease and 
obtain magical powers, walk on water and fly!! It is also said to be an 
ingredient in the sacramental ?Rainbow Light Pills?, which are known to 
liberate one from rebirth in the lower realms. These statements have not 
been evaluated by the FDA. Well worth growing for the flowers alone, 
prefers part shade, a friend to climb on and rich, well draining soil. The 
tubers sometimes stay dormant a year. Surface sow seed. Z7a    
10 seed $6 (limited)

Corydalis taliensis ?Wu Wei Cao? ?Jin Gou Ru Yi Cao?
Fumariaceae or Papaveraceae. Ornamental perennial to 1.5'+ tall. 
Blue-green ferny foliage from a short branched rhizome. Raceme of up to 
20, curiously spurred, purple to lavender flowers. Native to the forest 
understory of western Yunnan and Sichuan, China, from 6500?8200'. The 
whole plant is rich in isoquinoline alkaloids and used in traditional 
medicine for hepatitis, arthritis and toothache. Other species have been 
shown to be sedative, analgesic and aid opiate withdrawel. One of the 
easier Corydalis to grow, prefers part shade and rich soil. Give seed 30+ 
days cold. Z8a? 
Seed packet $3.50

Cypella herbertii 
Iridaceae. Bulb with upright pleated leaves and flower stalks to 2?3'+ 
tall. Showy golden goblet flowers with rust and purple inner markings. 
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and south Brazil. One of the easiest species 
to grow and very floriferous all summer. Bulbs may be edible. Can bloom in 
1 year from seed. Well draining soil and sun. Z8a   
Seed packet $3.50

Dudleya farinosa ?Bluff Lettuce?
Crassulaceae. 2?4" tall multistemmed caudex with rosettes of compact 
succulent leaves, green to powdery silver-blue, turning bright red with 
age. Red flower stalk with pale to vibrant yellow flowers. Forms extensive 
colonies on dunes, craggy outcrops and cliffs along the northern 
California coast. The leaves were eaten by a number of tribes and have an 
interesting astringent flavor. A diverse and beautiful species. Z8b      
Seed packet $3

Dudleya pulverulenta ssp. arizonica     
Rosettes to 8", leaves covered in a fine white powder. Large flower stalk 
with red flowers. Rare subspecies native to south east California and 
adjacent Arizona. Smaller but hardier than the coastal species. A gorgeous 
plant. Needs soil with excellent drainage and a dry summer rest. Z8b
2?3"+ plant 1?2 years old $6.50

Erythronium grandiflorum ?Maxa? ?Glacier Lily?
Liliacaceae. Deep set bulb with dark green narrow leaves 4?8" long. 
Inflorescense to 6?12" with one to three vibrant yellow flowers with 
reflexed petals. Often occur in large drifts of hundreds of plants, higher 
altitudes of California and throughout the western states. The bulbs are 
relished by grizzly bears and were eaten by numerous tribes. Edible raw 
but reported to be best after long slow baking. The leaves and immature 
seed pods are also eaten. Cold stratify seed 30 days. Z5a   
Seed packet $3

Fabiana imbricata ?Pichi Pichi? ?Peta?
Solanaceae. A very beautiful shrub, 3-6' tall. Tiny, unusual scale like 
leaves. Bears hundreds of small tubular flowers, white to pale purple in 
color. Superficially resembles a heather. Native to dry hillsides in 
southern Chile. Traditionally used as a diuretic for kidney and urinary 
problems. The dried herb is burned as a ceremonial incense and is reported 
to have mild inebriating effects when inhaled. Great ornamental value. 
Prefers a well draining soil and full sun. Drought tolerant once 
established. Z7b 
4?6"+ seedling 2 years old $12

Fritillaria pudica ?Yellowbells? ? ?sikni?
Liliacaceae. Perennial bulb with narrow basal leaves. Flowers stalk 3?10" 
high with pure yellow bell-shaped blossoms that age to orange. Northern 
California through the western states and Canada. The bulbs were eaten raw 
or baked by many North American tribes, said to have a delicious 
nutty-rice flavor. Cold stratify seed. Sunny spot with a dry summer rest. 
Z5a 
Seed packet $3

Gladiolus crassifolius
Iridaceae. Bulbous perennial. Annual sword-like leaves, inflorescence to 
2?3' clothed in pink-mauve blossoms with darker markings on the inner 
petals. Native to the grasslands and mountains of southern Africa. A rare, 
graceful gladiola that is a worthy addition to any garden. Z7a   Seed 
packet $3

Haworthia limifolia v. umbomboensis 
Liliaceae. Clustering succulent rosettes to 6"+. Pointed, triangular 
leaves, lime-green with pinkish hues in bright light. Small white flowers 
on slender stalks. Umbombo Mountains, Swaziland, southern Africa. Z9a/b    
 
Plant $5.75

Hippophae rhamnoides  ?Sea Buckthorn?
Elaeagnaceae. A striking willow-leafed shrub 10-20'. In Autumn the 
branches are covered in thousands of small edible orange berries. Native 
to Central Asia. This fruit is very nutritious, rich in vitamin C, A and E 
as well as EFA?s and the leaves are a source of antioxidant flavonoids. 
This plant is now an important medicinal fruit crop in western Europe, 
Asia and Russia, but is gaining popularity in the United States as a 
nutriceutical and cosmetics ingredient. A highly versatile plant, fixes 
nitrogen in the soil. Z3a  
5?6"+ seedling 2 years old $7.50

Hypoxis hemerocallidea  ?Inkomfe? ?Miracle Muti?
Hypoxidaceae. Tuberous perennial with a rosette of long sedge-like leaves. 
Slender stalks bearing clusters of lemon-yellow, star shaped flowers. 
Grasslands of southern Africa. The corms are used in traditional medicine 
to treat burns, anxiety, depression and as emetics for urinary problems, 
dizziness and insanity. Weak infusions as a daily tonic for the feeble. 
The leaves produce a black dye and are part of a formula to treat prostate 
issues and tumors. Research suggests the plant has immunomodulating and 
antiinflammatory properties and contains compounds that show promise for 
cancer and HIV. There is some toxicity concerns with the fresh plant, a 
closely related species is said to both cause and treat delirium. Seed is 
slow to germinate, from 2?12+ months, may do best with smoke and cold 
treatment. Sun and well draining soil. Drought and fire tolerant. Z8b  
10 seed $3

Ilex vomitoria ssp. chiapensis   ?Yaupon?
Auquifoliaceae. Upright evergreen tree to 25'+. Small white flowers and 
purple-red berries. This subspecies is a very curious disjunct population 
from the threatened pine-oak dry forests of Chiapas, Mexico above 5000'. 
Perhaps brought there for cultivation in ages long past? A bit larger 
leaves and more erect habit than US populations and seed is easier to 
germinate, 3?6 months warm. The leaves are a rich source of caffeine and 
were esteemed by numerous tribes in the USA. Prefers bright, filtered 
light. Z8a/b?           10 seed $3.50 (limited)

Lepechinia hastata BK101106.9  ?Baja Pitcher Sage?
Labiatae. Herbaceous perennial 2?4' tall. Aromatic, large, arrow-shaped, 
blue-green, fuzzy leaves. Terminal inflorescence with numerous bright 
purple flowers. Spreads by runners, forms extensive colonies. Seed 
collected from impressive populations basking in the quiet shade of 
Quercus devia oak trees bordered by an undescribed tuberous Peperomia, 
Cape Moutains, Baja, 6000'. Similar growth habit and fills the same 
ecological niche as Salvia spathacea from further north. Interestingly 
this species also occurs in Hawaii. A beautiful plant, draws hummingbirds 
and other delightful pollinators. Drought hardy. Z8b 
10 seed $3

Lessingianthus asteroflorus BK10509.12   ?Orqo yurak yurak?
Asteraceae. Erect plant to 4' with blue-green simple leaves. The stems, 
leaves and flower buds are covered in a downy white fur. Clusters of 
bright purple thistle-like flowers attract butterflies. Seed from near 
Inkallajta, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 10,000'. A very friendly plant with great 
horticultural appeal. Used to treat respiratory infections. Regrows from 
the roots in hard frost. Seed sprouts in 2 weeks warm. Z8a?b?    Seed 
packet $4

Lobelia fistulosa   ?Giant Lobelia?
Campanulaceae. Tobacco-like rosettes of large blue green leaves. 
Spectacular columnar inflorescence to 10' with densely arranged 
pink-purple flowers. Native to forests margins in the mountains of eastern 
Brazil. An awesome ornamental. Sun and well draining moist soil. Z9a/b?    
                   Plant 1?2 years old $11.50 or 2 for $19

Mutisia acuminata BK08519.5  ?Chinchircuma?
Asteraceae. One of the signature plants of southern Andean Peru. Sprawling 
shrub 3?6' high. Large pinnate leaves with small tendrils at the ends to 
help keep the plant erect. 3?4" long flowers with recurved yellow petals 
and orange stamens, very popular with hummingbirds. Seed collected near 
Pisac, Cusco, Peru, 11,000'. This lovely shrub is often planted as an 
ornamental and to stabilize slopes. The herbage and flowers are made into 
a tea or bath for colds, respiratory ailments, headaches, kidney issues, 
and as a muscle relaxant. Burnt to make llipta for coca chewing. Flowers 
appear in Incan pottery and are still often collected for various 
celebrations and holidays. Drought hardy when established. Regrows from 
roots after hard frost. Z8b? 
6 seed $4

Myrteola sp. BK10428.11  
Myrtaceae. Attractive shrub to 2'. Small glossy leaves densely arranged 
along the stems. White flowers, a small spray of stamens. Abundant 
pea-sized hot-pink fruit, edible with a delicious aromatic flavor like 
Ugni. Growing above the river near Lares Hotsprings, Cusco, Peru, 11,200'. 
Before flowering for us, it had us fooled that it was blueberry kin, an 
exact Disterigma look alike. Well draining soil, sun or part shade. Z8b/9a 
 
Seed packet $4.50 

Paeonia tenuifolia ssp. biebersteiniana  ?Fern-leaf Peony?
Paeoniaceae. Herbaceous rhizomatic species 1?2' tall with fern-like 
dissected leaves, grey green in color. 3"+ deep crimson flowers with 
yellow anthers. This subspecies has slightly thicker leaflets and is 
endemic to open slopes of Stavropol, northern Caucasus. From Pavelka seed. 
Well draining soil and sun. Z3?
Plant 2+ years old $16

Peperomia asperula f. compacta
Piperaceae. Creeping succulent, compact rosettes 1?3" high. Dark green to 
rusty grey-brown leaves, sides minutely asperous, the slender upper 
surface windowed. Yellow to reddish flower spikes. Dry rocky habitat, Rio 
Sana Valley, La Libertad, Peru. Another jewel-like species with a balsamy 
scent. Z9b
Seed packet $3

Peperomia boivini
A handsome trailing species with stems to over 12" long. Whorls of thick, 
coin-like, succulent, green leaves. Large lime colored flower spikes. Rare 
endemic of the Comoros Islands, northwest of Madagascar. Great as a 
houseplant or in hanging baskets. Rooted cuttings. Z10a 
Plant $8.50

Peperomia galapagensis   ?Galapagos Congona?
Bright green succulent 3?6" tall. Creeping to upright multibranched stems. 
Whorls of 4+ small oval leaves at each internode. Green flower spikes. In 
bright light the plant will take on reddish hues. Rare endemic of Darwin?s 
wonderland, the Galapagos Islands. First fondled by the great man and 
pressed into herbarium sheets in 1835. Grows on rocks and trees, often in 
moist shaded areas above 300'. Appears to have evolved from P. 
inaequalifolia of the Andes and the flesh of the plant has a similar 
superb balsam-citrus scent/flavor. Medicinal like close kin. Rooted 
cuttings. Z9b/10a 
Plant $22.50

Porophyllum ruderale ?Quilquina? ?Bolivian Cilantro?
Asteraceae. Upright annual to 2?5'. Oval blue-green leaves, purplish 
flowers with orange pollen. Seed from Bolivia. Strongly aromatic with an 
arugala/rue-like scent. Insect repellant and considered beneficial for 
liver problems. Used fresh as a seasoning in Andean cuisine, the complex 
flavor is somewhat akin to a pungent cilantro. People seem to completely 
love it or be repulsed. Subspecies macrocephalum is popular in Central 
America dishes. Surface sow seed warm. Easy, reseeds readily. Z9?     
Seed packet $3.25

Physolochaina orientalis ?Hua Shan Shen?
Solanaceae. Herbaceous perennial to 12"+. Thick, tuberous roots and 
spherical clusters of lavender colored tubular flowers. Scattered 
throughout the mountains of eastern Europe and China. Rich in tropane 
alkaloids like its close kin Henbane, Belladonna and Mandrake. Used in 
Chinese Medicine as a sedative and for cough. Needs a gritty well draining 
soil. Goes dormant mid-summer. Z4a 
Plant 2 years old $9.50 or 2 for $16

Polgonatum kingianum ?Dian Huang Jing? ?King Solomon?s Seal?
Liliaceae. Rhizomatic perennial with upright annual stems 5?9'+ tall. 
Whorls of slender leaves with small terminal tendrils that help the plant 
climb amongst shrubs. Orange tubular flowers with yellow-green tips bloom 
from the leaf axils. Forests and thickets of southern China. Contains 
novel spirostanol saponins and triterpenoid ginsenosides. The root is used 
in Chinese Medicine for lung conditions, fatigue and to increase appetite. 
The young shoots may be edible. Considered by many the most beautiful of 
the Solomon?s Seals. Dappled shade. Cold stratify seed. Z6a 
Seed packet $3.50

Sambucus peruviana BK10427.6  ?Sauco? ?Guindo? ?Andean Elderberry?
Caprifoliaceae. Fast growing tree to 15?30'+ with distinct gnarled trunk 
and large compound leaves. Self fertile umbels of white flowers. Esteemed 
for its huge clusters of deep purple, sweet berries, which are the largest 
fruit of any elder species. Collected above Patacancha, just over 13,000'. 
Widely planted since preColumbian times, thought to be used in Incan 
agroforestry. The fruit are popular made into marmalade and other sweets 
throughout the Andes. The leaves are said to repel insects and the rot 
resistant wood is made into tools and flutes. An infusion of the flowers 
is used to expel phlegm and fever. Dried leaf  powder is rubbed into the 
skin to reduce rheumatic inflammation. The antioxidant rich fruit likely 
have many of the medicinal properties of other elder species. This 
versatile tree is a superb addition to any edible/medicinal garden. 
Tolerant of wet subtropical climates as well as cold. Sun to part shade, 
prefers some moisture, but tolerant of adverse conditions. Will resprout 
from the base in hard frost. We offer rooted cuttings, the primary mode of 
propagation in the Andes. Z8a 
6?12"+ plant $24.50 (limited)

Siphocampylus tupaeformis BK09428.1  ?Cochaya? ?Pishqu Shoqunan?
Campanulaceae. 3?5' tall herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves. Dozens 
of tubular yellow, orange and red tricolor flowers on a large 
inflorescence. An eye catching plant and hummingbird?s delight. The latex 
of the plant is reported to be chewed like gum. In northern Peru it is 
considered a companion to San Pedro cactus and is planted around homes for 
protection, acting as a kind of guardian. Seed collected on the ascent to 
Pumamarca, Cusco, Peru, about 11,000'. Sun to part shade. Regrows from 
roots after frost. Surface sow seed warm to sprout in 2?5 weeks. Z8b       
 
Seed packet $4

Tigridia chiapensis
Iridaceae. Bulb with pleated grass-like leaves 6?10" tall.  Alluring 3 
petalled white flowers with yellow centers and maroon blotches. Moist 
meadows of Chiapas, Mexico up to 9000'. The bulbs of many Tigridia are 
edible and were cultivated by the Aztecs. Sun and well draining soil kept 
wet during the summer growing season, dry during the winter dormancy. Z8b  
 
Plant/bulb 1?2 years old $6.75

Trichocereus pachanoi ?Huancabamba? ?Huachuma? ?San Pedro?
Cactaceae. Typical ?wild? T. pachanoi, upright rounded green stems, 
smallish spines, white flowers. Seed from Huancabamba, northern Peru, a 
region long famous for its huachumeros (shamans). Widely cultivated in the 
area and likely represents part of the natural distribution of the 
species. Z9a/b
2?3"+ seedling 2 years old $12 (limited)

Trichocereus peruvianus ?Lurin? 
Standard form of the species, fat bluish stems that tend to grow 
prostrate, long spines, white flowers and round edible fruit. Lurin 
Valley, Lima Dept., Peru. For those looking for additional genetic 
diversity, this population is a bit further south than well known Matucana 
one. 
2?3"+ seedling 2 years old $12.50 (limited)

Trichocereus terscheckii X Trichocereus ?huarazensis?
The giant T. terscheckii pollinated by T. ?huarazensis?- a pachanoid 
collected and named by the unscrupulous K. Knize near Huaraz, Ancash, 
Peru, which likely means it?s synonomous with T. santaensis. The hybrid 
children are attractive spiny balls so far, we have high hopes for their 
mature form. 
1?1.5"+ seedling 2?3 years old $14 (limited)

Trichocereus sp. Hutchison et al 3427 X Trichocereus? 
The mother is an upright, very thick stemmed pachanoi-like ?San Pedro? 
with long spines and white flowers collected at 3800', east of Olmos, 
Lambayeque, north Peru. Open pollinated, possibly by T. peruvianus by the 
look of the seedlings. 
3?4"+ seedling 3+ years old $14 (limited) 

New Andean Tubers
Right now every 3 tubers ordered count as 1 plant for shipping costs, we 
begin replanting the tubers in late April, so check that month for bare 
tuber availability. Regular plant shipping costs apply the rest of the 
year

Oxalis tuberosa ?Killu?  ?Oca?
Oxalidaceae. Pale yellow, slender cylindrical tubers that have a tendency 
to branch. Good flavor. Z7a if mulched 
Tubers/plant $10.50

Oxalis tuberosa ?OE, Durazno?  ?Oca?
Rounded, yellow to pale orange tubers with reddish eyes and 
pink/red-orange highlights, like a peach. Originally from  Oregon Exotics, 
the original name is lost.  Z7a if mulched   
Tubers/plant $12.50

Oxalis tuberosa ?OE, Yellow?  ?Oca?
Very pale yellow cylindrical tubers with red eyes. Smooth sweet flavor. 
Another Oregon Exotics intro. Z7a if mulched 
Tubers/plant $12.50

Solanum acaule ?Apharu? ?Wild Potato?
Solanaceae. Low growing plant, often less than 6" high. Rosettes of dark 
green, odd-pinnate leaves. Pale purple flowers and heart shaped fruit that 
often plant themselves below the soil. Small white tubers, 1/4?1.5" 
diameter, round or oval and flattened. The tubers are borne on the end of 
long lavender colored stolons. This tetraploid wild potato is known from 
central Andean Peru down through Bolivia to northern Argentina, preferring 
the grasslands of the Puna. Occurs from about 9,000' up to 15,000'+, often 
amongst Stipa ichu, Cajophora, Urtica and several cactus species. Even 
grows along the margins of permanent snowbanks. On of the ancestors of the 
Ruki potatoes cultivated in parts of Peru and Bolivia. Used in modern 
potato breeding to increase frost tolerance and resistance to disease and 
pests. The bite size tubers are perfect for soups. Good horticultural 
appeal and is of keen interest to experimental home gardeners. Sun to part 
shade. Resents extreme heat. Tubers hardy to Z5/6?  
10 seed $4    /    Tubers/plant $10.50

Tropaeolum tuberosum ?Q?illu-isanu?  ?Mashua?
Tropaeolaceae. Fat, chunky tubers of pale yellow that develop pink eyes 
and an occasional light spray of red speckles with light exposure. Mild 
flavor. Z7a if mulched  
Tubers/plant $12.50 (limited)

SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Seeds - 1st Class Mail USA= $2 (Free shipping when ordered with plants, 
USA only)
Air Mail International= $7 (the Americas, outside the USA), Rest of the 
World: 1?12 seed packets $9  / 13 or more seed packets $12 
 
Plants (USA only)? First class priority mail= $6.00 for the first plant $2 
each additional plant.
Add $1 per plant if you want them sent potted.
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