[Sacred Succulents] New offerings December

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12/7 /11

Greetings to all,

There?s been a bit of a gap since our last update. The truth is we greatly 
prefer time spent outside to time in front of the monitor. Plus we have 
such a tidal wave of new seed and plants to offer, the task of writing 
descriptions has been a bit daunting. But we have made some progress, see 
the extensive list of new offerings below.
The light continues to ebb as we near Solstice, yet this has been the 
dryest, sunniest autumn we have experienced in our 17+ years of dwelling 
in Sonoma County. The dry weather has assured excellent seed harvest from 
many plants that usually mold for us before fully ripe. In fact we are a 
bit overwhelmed at the moment with seed that needs cleaning, our living 
room is full of paper bags and drying screens full of seed! Those we have 
gotten to are reflected in our new offerings below, more will follow 
before long. The Ariocarpus and Turbinicarpus cactus continue to bloom in 
the greenhouse, much later than usual, but this will assure an excellent 
seed set for next year. The last week we?ve finally begun experiencing 
some significant frosts which means we will soon be unearthing those 
jewels of the earth, the Andean tubers such as oca, ulluco, mashua, etc. 
Now is also the time to begin sowing any seed that may need cold 
stratification to germinate in the spring.

As time and life allows, we hope to begin work on the new catalog soon and 
have it to you late winter or early spring.

We are perpetually grateful for your ongoing support of the work we do and 
interest in all the amazing plants that grace our life!

Ben & Family

RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 34 fresh from the printers and in the mail. 
Yet another very large and diverse issue, don?t miss it! There?s 
Trichocereus specimens, more new Bursera, Peperomia and Ephedra species, 
Caudiciform blueberry kin Agapetes and Macleania, rare Turkish Salvia. A 
plethora of new seed/seedlings from our past Andean expedition to Peru and 
Bolivia, new seed/plants from South Africa, Chile,  and the Himalayas! We 
even have a smattering of Codonopsis convolvulacea seed again, a plant 
purported to cure all disease, allow one to walk on water and fly! If you 
are not subscribed or have let your subscription lapse, we encourage you 
to sign up now. 4 issues for $5 or 8 issues for $8. This is where we list 
our offerings of limited rarities and specimens. 

Gift Certificates- are always available!

New Offerings
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Cactaceae
Leuchtenbergia principis 
Unique cactus to 2' high. Blue green tubercles, traingular and up to 5" 
long tipped with papery twisted spines to 4". Large yellow flowers. Native 
to the Chihuahuan desert, northern and central Mexico. Related to the 
genus Ferocactus. A slow grower, flowers in about 4 years. Z9a      Seed 
packet $2.50

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.            Seed packet $3.75

Trichocereus sp. ?Kimura?s Giant? Hybrids $4 per seed packet
Kimura?s Giant is the fattest pachanoid plant we grow, the actual 
parentage is unknown, but it resembles what we would imagine a hybrid 
between pachanoi and tershceckii would look like- upright, 8"+ diameter 
green stems, short spines to 1/2", white flowers. 
Trichocereus pachanoi/ ?Juul?s Giant? hybrid X Trichocereus sp. ?Kimura?s 
Giant?  
Trichocereus sp. ?Kimura?s Giant? X Trichocereus sp. SS02 
Trichocereus sp. SS02 X Trichocereus sp. ?Kimura?s Giant?
Trichocereus sp. SS02 X Trichocereus chilensis Bridgesioid SS02 paired 
with the beautifully sculptural T. chilensis of Chile. Seed packet $4

Succulents & other Xerophytes 
Boswellia sacra (= Boswellia carteri) ?Frankincense?
Burseraceae. Small tree to 25' with pinnately compound leaves and racemes 
of small white pink flowers. Usually found growing in extremely rocky 
areas where it sometimes develops a bizarre disc like swelling at the base 
of the trunk. Native to north eastern Africa and the Arabian peninsula. 
Dried sap from the tree is an ancient incense widely revered since the 
dawn of civilization, often in combination with myrrh. At one time worth 
more than its weight in gold! It has a powerfully rich fragrance. Used 
medicinally as a cure all, it has very strong anti-inflammatory, 
antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Very rare in 
cultivation, but fairly easy to grow. It prefers a deep pot and soil with 
at least 50% pumice stone for its thickened edible roots. Grow like 
Bursera. The seed naturally has low viability, about 10%, which accounts 
for the rareness and the high value of the plant. Seed need consistent 
warmth, 85?95° F, to germinate in 2?4 weeks. Z10a     15 seed $5 (inquire 
for plants)

Ephedra gerardiana ?Somlata? ?Tse? ?Shan Ling Ma Huang? 
Ephedraceae. Clumps of highly glaucus stems to 2?3'. Reddish edible fruit. 
Seed collected in the cold desert of the Nubra Valley, Ladakh India, 
around 14,300'. Rich in ephedrine alkaloids, from .28?2.79%. Important in 
traditional medicine throughout the Himalaya. Fresh branches used as a 
tooth brush, powdered stems for asthma, fever, rheumatism, headaches, 
liver disorders and as a blood purifier. Stems are burnt and the ash used 
as a snuff. Winter browse for livestock. The increasing demand for this 
species has raised concerns about the overexploitation of wild 
populations. Grow like other Ephedra. Z6a.   Seed packet $4.25

Ficus brandegeei BK101105.3 ?Zalate?
Moraceae. Pachycaul tree to 40' with massive trunks and roots. Elegant 
smooth white bark, heart shaped leaves and small figs. Young plants 
quickly form a caudex and make excellent bonsai. This gorgeous rock-fig 
favors cliffsides as a habitat, the white roots and trunk seeming to be an 
arboreal expression of the white granite mountains of southern Baja. 
Surface sow seed. Does well as a houseplant. Z9b         Seed packet $3  / 
 Seedling $6.50

Edibles, Medicinals and Other Plants of Interest

Agapetes hosseana ?Saphaolom? ?Thai Huckleberry?
Ericaceae. A lovely species that forms large woody caudiciform 
lignotubers. Arching branches to 3'+ with shiny, rounded-elliptic, 
evergreen leaves. Clusters of pendant, narrow tubular red flowers with 
green tips. Sweet edible berries, white to pale pink with lavender 
speckles. An epiphytic species native to the mountain forests of northern 
Thailand. The lignotubers are used in Thai medicine for nourishment after 
a fever. The tubers have exhibited anticancer properties. The plant 
contains triterpenes and steroidal compounds with antibacterial and 
antimalarial activity. Part shade and a fast draining acidic soil. Does 
well in hanging baskets. Surface sow seeds warm. Z8b      Seed packet $4

Allium dregeanum ?African Leek?
Alliaceae. Upright leaves and stem to 2'+. Dense spherical umbels of pink 
flowers, similar to the common leek. A disjunct native of South Africa, 
its nearest relatives occur thousands of miles away in northern Africa. 
Good edible species. Blossoms attract many beneficial insects.  Cold 
stratify seed. Drought hardy. Z7b     Seed packet $3.25

Allium macranthum ?Da Hua Jiu?
Unusual bulb with thick ?tentacle? roots. Slender gray-green leaves to 
10". Nodding umbels of 3?8 large pale-purple flowers. Ex Pavelka seed 
collection, alpine meadows, Shaluli Shan, Sichuan, China, 13,000'. A rare 
and sought after onion species of refined nature. All parts are edible. 
Well draining soil and sun. Dormant late Summer to Spring. Cold stratify 
seed 30+ days. Z4?5?   Seed packet $3.50 (inquire for plants) 

Artemisia genipi ?Genepì?
Asteraceae. A dwarf groundcover of finely cut leaves with silky silver 
hairs, 2?4" tall. Spikes of tiny yellow flowers. Native to the high Alps, 
up to 12,500'. A liqueur made from the plant is also known as Genepì, 
famed plant collector R. Farrer called it ?delicious and wholesome?. He 
raved about the plant; ?a few of the leaves, bruised and nibbled, will 
bring back vigour to the most weary!?- making it sound similar to coca 
leaf! A tea of the flowers is a traditional panacea, especially for coughs 
and digestion. It is sometimes infused in honey, milk or butter. Contains 
sesquiterpene lactones. The plant is endangered due to overharvesting and 
climate change. Wider propagation is an essential strategy for its 
survival. Surface sow seeds. Needs a gritty soil and bright spot. Z4a  
Seed packet $4

Arum concinnatum Arch195.073
Areceae. Corm forming perennial with large arrow shaped leaves, green with 
silver mottling. Yellow-green and purple spathe to 12". Rarity from south 
Greece and south west Turkey. Easy to grow and naturalizes well. Part 
shade. Cold stratify seed. Z6b             Seed packet $2.50

Atropa caucasica ?Caucasus Belladonna? 
Solanaceae. Herbaceous perennial to 2'. Purplish flowers, black berries. 
Rare endemic of the Caucasus. Same properties as A. belladonna. Stratify 
seed. Z5a   Seed packet $3

Betula utilis CC6641 ?Bhojapatra? ?Himalayan Birch?
Betulaceae. A gorgeous medium sized birch tree 20'+ tall. Exceptional gold 
and copper peeling bark. The leaves turn a rich yellow and defoliate in 
Autumn. Seed collected by Chadwell at 11,900' eastern Nepal. An important 
tree, the bark is used for wound healing and as a carminative. In India 
the resin is reportededly  contraceptive. Widely used for construction, 
the tree is now considered endangered in some regions due to 
deforestation. Easy to grow. Z7a     Seed packet $3

Campanula punctata ssp. hondoensis 
Campanulaceae. Attractive spreading perennial 1?2' tall. Purple to cream 
colored, speckled,  2?3" long inflated bell flowers. Wild seed, grassy 
slopes, Japan. Very floriferous. The large blossoms are highly edible and 
tasty, a significant addition to salads. Sun or part shade. Surface sow 
seed. Z4a     Seed packet $2.50

Cryptotaenia japonica v. atropurpurea ?Mitsuba? ?Japanese Parsley? 
Apiaceae. Upright perennial, 12?18"+ high. The entire plant is handsome 
shades of bronze, rose and dark purple. Small white flowers. Japanese seed 
stock. The entire plant is edible and used much like parsley. We find it 
does best in part shade. Z4b            Seed packet $2.50 

Dichopogon strictum (=Anthropodium strictum)
Liliaceae. Asparagus relative with grass like leaves and graceful flower 
stalk to 2' bearing edible lilac flowers with a chocolate scent. Native to 
Australia and northern Tasmania. The tuberous roots were valued bush food 
eaten raw or cooked. Sun to part shade, well draining soil. Seed may need 
smoke. Z8b  Seed packet $3.50

Gaultheria depressa ?Alpine Snowberry?
Ericaceae. Creeping prostate shrub 3?6" high. Tiny rounded leaves and 
white bell flowers. 1/2"+ white to pink-red edible fruit. Alpine regions 
of north west South Island, New Zealand. Seed is distributed by lizards 
and a species of odd oversized cricket known as ?weta? and it is thought 
that the plant has coevolved with them. A prime edible plant for the rock 
garden. Acidic mineral soil. Surface sow seed. Z7a        Seed packet 
$3.50

Gaultheria erecta ?Giant Salal?
Shrub 6?10'+. Oval leaves, white bell flowers and edible purple-black 
fruit. From the upper elevation cloud forests of Costa Rica, as well as 
the Andes. This giant version of salal prefers shade to filtered sun. 
Another interesting choice for the food forest garden. Z9a      Seed 
packet $3

Hippophae rhamnoides ?Ladakh? 
Rhamnaceae. Multibranched shrub to 12'+ tall. Densely packed, round, 
orange berries occur in mass amongst the thorned branches. Seed collected 
over 14,000', outside Hunder, Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India. The fruit is 
amazingly nutritious and rich in antioxidants. This wild stock should be 
very different than the other seed we offer from low elevation cultivated 
plants. Seed germinates best with 30 days cold. Z3 or 4          Seed 
packet $4

Inula magnifica Jurasek ?Magnificent Elecampane?
Asteraceae. Large herbaceous perennial 4?7' tall with leaves to 2'. 
Numerous 3" dandelion like frizzy yellow flowers. Jurasek collection, 
western  Caucasus, 6000'. Easily grown, a great garden specimen. Good 
mulch plant. Surface sow seed.     Seed packet $2.50

Microseris lanceolata ?Murnong? ?Yam Daisy?
Asteraceae. Perennial dandelion like rosette of toothed linear leaves and 
yellow flowers. The tuberous roots of this Australian native were an 
important food of the Aborigines, but the plant is reported to be 
increasingly scarce. Traditionally pit roasted and said to have a sweet 
?coconut? flavor.  Curiously Murnong?s closest relatives occur in western 
North America. Another endangered traditional food plant well worth 
experimenting with. Has done best for us in a sandy soil and full sun. 
Z8b/9a?   Seed packet $3.25

Primula aff. vialii JJH071003 
Primulaceae. Deciduous rosettes of lanceolate leaves. 12?18" flower spike 
of densely packed lavender blue flowers with red calyxes. From Halda 
collection, wet meadows, Mali Kha, north east Myanmar (Burma), 12,000'. 
This is an incredibly beautiful plant when in blossom and evokes praise 
from all who behold it. Surface sow seed. Z5b       Seed packet $3.25

Vaccinium angustifolium Maine ?Wild Blueberry? 
Ericaceae. Deciduous low spreading plant to 1' high. White flowers and 
delicious pea- sized blueberries. Seed from large monotypic populations in 
Maine. This is the famous lowbush blueberry. The large blueberry industry 
in eastern North America assures protection of the wild habitats where 
this plant is dominant, where as cultivation of the highbush blueberry is 
predicated on traditional, and potentially destructive, farming techniques 
of land conversion. Sun and acidic moist soil. Makes a great groundcover. 
Give seed 30?60 days cold. Z5a      Seed packet $3

Vaccinium confertum ?Tlo?Chaj?
Slow growing evergreen subshrub, 1?3' high. Small densley arranged leaves, 
clusters of white-pink bell flowers. Produces many little but very 
flavorful blue berries. Native to the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico and 
south through Costa Rica. Sun to part shade, acidic soil. Z8b and below  
Seed packet $3.50

Vaccinium padifolium ?Madiera Whortleberry? 
Shrub 5?8'+ tall, 2" lanceolate leaves and pink bell flowers. The tasty 
1/2" blueberries are oval and abundant. Endemic to the mountains of 
Madiera Island, Portugal. The berries contain novel anitoxidants. The 
leaves turn deep-red and persist all winter. Filtered sun, moist acidic 
soil. Cold stratify seed. Z7b?   Seed packet $3.50

Salvia sp. CC5795 
Labiatae. From the perennial root arise large deep green annual leaves to 
12"+. The flower stalk reaches 2' and bears remarkable black/purple 
flowers. A Chadwell collection, Solu Khumbu, Nepal, 12,700'. This plant is 
similar to S. przewalskii and the red roots likely have the same 
hepatoprotective and sedative properties. This has the darkest colored 
flowers of any sage we?ve seen, mysteriously alluring. Sun to part shade. 
Z7a?         Seed packet $3.50

Andean Ethnobotanical Offerings
Aristolochia fimbriata 
Aristolochiaceae. Small caudiciform root with scrambling stems to 18". The 
rounded green leaves have spectacular silver veining. Truly bizarre yellow 
and brown flowers remind us of an exotic caterpillar perched on an 
elephants trunk! Northern Argentina. A host plant for pipevine swallowtale 
butterfly larvae which must feel they are visiting close cousins when the 
plant is blooming. Sun to part shade, well draining soil. Drought 
tolerant. Deciduous in areas with frost. Z7b         Seed packet $3

Begonia baumanii BK10509.8 ?Killu-killu? ?Graniso t?ika?
Begoniaceae. Medium size tuber with beautiful round crinkled leaves to 6" 
diameter. Large rose colored flowers on 2' stalks. Growing on rock 
outcrops
above the ruins of Inkallajta, Cochabamba Dept., Bolivia. This lovely 
endemic is reported to be used in rain rituals. The tubers are chopped and 
used to curdle milk for making cheese, said to impart an interesting 
flavor. Used as a mordant for dying. This species favors succulent or rock 
garden culture in captivity. The caudex like tuber will appeal to the 
lover of fat bulbous appendages on plants. New to cultivation! Z8/9?  
Plant 1+ year old $9.50
 
Cheilanthes bonariensis BK10426.3
Pteridaceae. Attractive xerophytic fern with erect grey to silver blue 
fuzzy leaves to 6"+. Growing on rocks, descent from Pumamarca, Cusco 
Dept., Peru, 10,800'. May be chewed like coca leaf, other Cheilanthes and 
Polypodium ferns have been reported as coca substitutes. These rock ferns 
can be grown like succulents and are drought tolerant, the fronds curling 
up when dry. Z8a/b                  Plant 1+ year old $9.50

Chenopodium quinoa ?Quri?  ?Gold Quinoa?
Chenopodiaceae. Rare heirloom Peruvian quinoa with pale yellow to deep 
orange seed. Annual stalks 3?5' tall, the flower heads are a medley of 
color, from yellow to pinks and pale purples. A long season variety. 
?Quri? is the Quechua word for ?gold.?                          Seed 
packet $3.75

Chenopodium quinoa v. melanospermum BK10505.2  ?Ajara? ?Quinoa negro?
Heirloom Bolivian quinoa with blackish seed and rich flavor. Bolivia is 
the world?s major producer of this extremely nutritious and delicious 
grain. Seed from Cochabamba, Bolivia.       Seed packet $3

Francoa appendiculata ?Llaupangue?
Saxifragaceae. Small mounds of scalloped leaves. 2' spikes of endearing 
white to pink flowers with purple inner markings. Used medicinally as an 
astringent. Prefers sun to part shade and moisture. Elegant and very easy 
to grow. Z7b                     Seed packet $2.50

Empetrum rubrum ?Mulweng? ?Brecillo?
Ericaceae. Evergreen groundcover to 12" tall. Small dense leaves. Reddish 
flowers followed by bright-red edible berries. A native of mid to high 
elevations of central and southern Chile. The sweet berries are used by 
the Mapuche for brewing chicha. More tolerant of dry conditions than the 
widespread E. nigrum. A fantastic and ornamental addition to the edible 
landscape. Seed needs 60+ days cold to sprout. Z5 or 6     Seed packet 
$3.25  /  3?6" plant 4 years old $9.50

Geum magellanicum ?Hierba de Clavo?
Rosaceae. Highly ornamental herbaceous perennial to 3'. Beautiful abundant 
bright orange-red flowers on slender branching stalks. From mid to high 
elevations, southern Chile. Used medicinally for its astringent actions. 
Prefers sun and regular moisture. Easy and rewarding. Z7a       Seed 
packet $2.50

Kageneckia oblonga ?Bollen? 
Rosaceae. Evergreen shrub 8?15' tall. Oblong 2" leaves and axillary 
clusters of white flowers. Unusual star shaped woody seed capsule. Chilean 
endemic. Kageneckia species are important members of the Andean forests 
and dry scrub. The tough hard wood is used for tool making. Contains 
antioxidant, analgesic and antiinflammatory compounds. A handsome 
landscape specimen. Fairly drought hardy. Seed germinates warm in 2?6 
weeks. Z8a    Seed packet $3

Mimulus cupreus ?Flor de Cobre? 
Scrophulariaceae. Low growing perennial to 1'. Prodigious bloomer of 1" 
open flared trumpets that range from dark yellow to burnt orange/red, with 
shades in between. Holubec collection, Neuquen, Argentina. Native to 
stream edges and boggy areas of the high Andes. Does great in pots. 
Surface sow seed. Z6b     Seed packet $2.75

Nicotiana tomentosiformis  ?Wild Tobacco?
Solanaceae. Rare perennial species with leafy upright stalks to 10'. Large 
mouthed dark pink flowers. As the name suggests, it resembles N. tomentosa 
but never reaches the size of that arborescent species. Endemic to the 
Yungas region of Bolivia. Genetic studies suggest it may be one of the 
parent species of the cultivated tobacco (N. tabacum), being hybridized 
millennia ago with N. sylvestris and N. otophora. Z9b/10a     Seed packet 
$4.50

Oenothera sp. BK10511.4 ?Andean Primrose?
Onagraceae. Erect plant 12?24" tall with slender dark green leaves blushed 
purple. Deep fiery orange primrose flowers all along the stalk. One of the 
nicest primrose we?ve met. Rocky area amongst Puya raimondii, 13,300', 
Cordillera de Vacas, Cochabamba, Bolivia. Leaves of Oenothera species are 
used for wound healing in the Andes. Has done very well in our garden, a 
superb ornamental. Z6?7?                 Seed packet $3.25

Peperomia inaequalifolia ?Lachay? ?Congonita?
Piperaceae. Small upright plants to 4?6". Whorls of small rounded 
succulent leaves, lime to yellow green in color. Has an energizing and 
refreshing balsam-lemon scent when crushed. This is the small wild form of 
the cultivated species. Many medicinal uses like P. galioides, in northern 
Peru it is smoked or added to food for forgetting emotional pain and 
strengthening the heart. This form comes to us from G. Pino and was 
originally collected in the foothuills of the Andes, a unique mist fed 
ecosystem known as Lomas de Lachay, Lima Dept., Peru. Differs a little 
from our Ancash collection of the species. Z9b        3?4" plant 2+ years 
old $9.50

Peperomia peruviana BK10423.2  ?Puku puku? ?Inti-killa papa?
Small round perennial tubers which produce annual peltate circular leaves 
to 1" diameter and yellow inflorescences. The balsamy scent of the crushed 
leaves is considered calming and they are chewed for oral hygiene. Growing 
in Incan walls just above the town of Pisac, Cusco, Peru, 10,000'. Good 
germination after 8 weeks warm. Z8?               Seed packet $4 (inquire 
for plants)

Phaseolus lunatus ?Lima Bean? ?Butterbean?
Fabaceae. Annual bush or pole bean with large nutritious beans. 
Domesticated by coastal cultures of Peru around 4000 years ago. We have 2 
varieties.
 ?Mantequilla? Large pure white beans, rich buttery flavor. Grown in Lima 
Dept., Peru.   Seed packet $2.50
             ?Castaña? Cream and dark maroon swirled beans, chestnut like 
flavor. Pole bean. AKA Christmas or Speckled Calico Lima.   Seed packet 
$2.75

Puya herzogii BK10511.5 
Clusters of 2?3' rosettes of grey serrated leaves. Large club like 
inflorescence to 6?8' tall, flowering bracts covered in a white and grey 
fuzz, yellow green flowers with bright orange pollen. The impressive 
flower stalk makes this one of our favorite species. Growing amongst Puya 
raimondii, near Rodeo, Cochabamba Dept., Bolivia, 13,300'. Z7/8? Seed 
packet $4  /   3?4"+ Plant 1+ year old $9.50

Puya mirabilis BK10506.2
Single rosette of very slender white leaves to 12"+ diameter. Flower stalk 
to 3'. Should have yellow green iridescent flowers to beguile 
hummingbirds. Base of Cerro San Pedro, Cochabamba, Bolivia. Tadeo Haenke 
wrote in 1795 that Puya was used to treat syphillis here. Z9a/b?     Seed 
packet $4  /  3?4"+ Plant 1+ year old $7.50

Puya aff. humilis  BK10509.18 
Mounds to 6?8' across, 3?4' high. Individual rosettes to about 2' wide 
with slender, serrated, grey leaves. Inflorescence 10?16" tall with 
reddish bracts, actual flowers unseen but likely deep blue or green. Looks 
like P. humilis, yet was larger than that species is  reported. Open north 
facing rocky slopes between Inkallajta and Monte Puncu, Cochabamba, 
Bolivia, 10,000'. Z8a/b            Seed packet $4  /   3?4"+ Plant 1+ year 
old $9.50

Puya sp. BK10504.2
Rosettes to 18" across with serrated silver leaves with a red blush. 
Clusters of 3?4 heads, 12" prostrate stems that look like they?ve survived 
repeated fires. 4' inflorescence with densely packed seed pods. Flowers 
unseen. Growing with Trichocereus bridgesii, Prosopis sp., Corryocactus, 
Echinopsis, etc, Huachjilla, La Paz, Bolivia. Z8/9?      Seed packet $4  / 
  3?4"+ Plant 1+ year old $7.50

Lagenaria siceraria ?Cusco? ?Gourd?
Cucurbitaceae. Large sprawling annual vine. Heirloom Incan variety, 
produces 6?10" round gourds. Traditionally used for all manner of utility. 
Z9b?  Seed packet $3

Solanum sisymbriifolium ?Ch?iltu? ?Litchi Tomato?
Solanaceae. Spiny plant 2?4' tall with deeply dissected leaves. Large 
white to pale blue flowers. Out of spiny husks emerge small cherry red 
fruits with an unusual sweet tomato like flavor. Found in mid elevation 
Andean Bolivia and throughout the Chaco region. Traditionally applied for 
CNS disorders and as sedative. Used as a trap crop for potato cyst 
nematodes which are fooled to hatch out of dormancy by the plant then 
quickly die without an adequate host. The fruit are a rich source of 
solasodine. Maligned as invasive by some. Easy to grow, sprout like 
tomatoes. Grow as an annual in cold climates. Z9b  Seed packet $3

Vicia faba ?Ojo de Dio? ?Fava Bean? 
Fabaceae. Annual with erect stems 2?3' high. White and black flowers. Bean 
pods enclosing beige or brownish 1"+ beans, of which 75% have a circular 
eye like mark on them. Seed originally from Matucana, Lima Dept., Peru. 
Fava bean is an old world food and cover crop that was brought to South 
America in the 16th century and has since become an important staple crop 
throughout the Andes. A unique heirloom strain. Z9b    Seed packet $3.50

Plants of California
Allium unifolium 
Keeled grass like leaves to 2'. Rounded umbels of star shaped flowers 
start off rose pink and quickly fade to pale pink. Seed from seasonally 
wet areas near our home in western Sonoma Co. Widespread but uncommon, 
this is a great native onion for naturalizing and is a tasty ?wild? food. 
Sun to partial shade. Cold stratify seed. Z7?   Seed packet $3

Elymus californicus ?California Wild Rye?
Poaceae. Ornamental perennial grass to 5'+ tall. Erect infloresence which 
nods as the seed ripens. A northern California endemic, seed from western 
Sonoma Co. where it occurs in colonies within openings of oak/bay/fir 
woodlands. Friends have recently observed this grass succeeding patches of 
poison oak. The edible seed was once a native grain for California tribes. 
Sun or shade. Z7?          Seed packet $3

Gentiana affinis v. ovata BK06906.1 ?California Gentian? 
Gentianaceae. Small perennial caudex from which 4?12" annual stems grow. 
Small ovate leaves and intensely dark blue bell shaped flowers, often with 
flecking of lighter blue. This rarity is native to open meadows and 
hillsides. Seed is originally from populations growing in the hills near 
the coast in Sonoma County. Gentian are used the world over as bitter 
digestive tonics. Sun to part shade. Can take some drought. Z8a or b Seed 
packet $3.50

Lilium humboldtii ssp. ocellatum
Liliaceae. Bulb with annual stems to 8', whorled leaves. Dark yellow 
flowers with recurved petals with dark red splotches. Endemic to 
seasonally moist areas of southern California, up to 5500'. Endangered 
like many of California?s lilies. The bulb is edible like other species. 
Nearly flowering size bulbs. Z6a      Plant/bulb 3?4 years old $8.50

Lilium pardalinum ?Tiger Lily?  
Softball size scaled bulb, annual stems to 8'+ tall with whorled 
lanceolate leaves. Topped with arching branchlets of pendant 4" carmine 
flowers with recurved petals and orange centers splashed with brown spots. 
Moist areas of California. The bulbs were eaten by many different tribes. 
Z6?7a     Plant/bulb 3+ years old $5.75

Lilium pardalinum ssp. vollmeri Ratko06-336  
Unbranched bulb with annual stems to 6', whorled leaves. Up to 12+ flowers 
with recurved petals of orange-red with yellow centers and brown spots. 
Seed from plants growing in a serpentine seep, Siskyou Mountians, Del 
Norte Co., 1275?. This rare subspecies is considered endangered.  The 
bulbs were a traditional native food. Bulbs are small, but we expect them 
to bloom in the next year or so. Z5a     Plant/bulb 3?4 years old $7.50
Inquire for additional Lilium species!

Nicotiana quadrivalvis BK11911.1 ?Indian Tobacco?
Annual species 3?6'+ tall. Lanceolate leaves, 1.5" tubular white flowers. 
Seed from plants growing along a creek bed, hills east of Santa Rosa, 
Sonoma Co. the main native tobacco that was once widely cultivated by 
numerous tribes, but has become scarce in recent times. For medicinal and 
religious purposes the leaves were smoked or chewed with lime made from 
burnt shells. We can help honor and revitalize relations with this ancient 
plant ally through cultivation. Z9a     Seed packet $3.25

Rubus spectabilis ?Salmon Berry? 
Rosaceae. Moderatley prickled, upright arching stems 5?10' tall. 
Trifoliate leaves. Clusters of rose pink flowers become sweet orange-red 
berries. Found along streams and moist forests from northern California to 
Alaska. Seed from Marin Co. A favored fruit of many indigenous tribes. 
Cold stratify seed. Z7a   Seed packet $3

Salvia sonomensis ?Sonoma Creeping White Sage?
Spreading groundcover 4?6" tall. Simple grey-white leaves. 6" flower 
spikes bearing round clusters of numerous small blue violet blossoms. Seed 
collected from plants growing beneath manzanita, ridge tops in the North 
Coast Ranges, Lake Co. Strongly aromatic, makes a fine smudge or incense 
similar to white sage. Prefers a sunny spot to light shade and well 
drianing soil. Drought hardy, happiest with minimal summer water. Z7a Seed 
packet $3.50

Nearly Out of Stock!
Our stock on the following plants is very low and we may not be restocking 
the species in the future, so this may be your last chance to obtain these 
species! See main catalog and supplements for full descriptions.

Agave toumeyana ssp. bella  Clusters of small rosettes of pointed leaves 
to 6".  Z7b     2?3" seedling 2+ years old $6.50

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus Dwarf, slow growing cactus species, a mosaic of 
small tubercles.      3/4?1" plant 6?7 years old $10

Boquila trifoliata Ornamental edible vine to 15' with white flowers and 
clusters of white pea-size sweet fruit.Chile. Z8a    Plant 2?3 years old 
$9.50

Buddleja coriacea BK08528.1 ?Colle? The queen of the genus. Bush or tree 8 
to 30'.  Rounded clusters of orange to red flowers. Key species of the 
mostly extinct high Andean forests. Z5b?6b if kept relatively dry.    12"+ 
plant $15

Commiphora guillaumini  Attractive small tree with yellow peeling bark. 
Myrrh relative, Madagascar. Z10b   8?12" seedling $9.50

Coriaria ruscifolia Chile Small shrub or bush, up to 6' tall. Arching or 
pendent fern-like branches lined with oval leaflets. Hanging clusters of 
small flowers transform into necklaces of dark purple fruits. Chilean form 
with large leaflets. Z9b     Plant, 2 years old $14

Coriaria ruscifolia (=Coriaria thymifolia) BK08524.16  Shrub to 6'. Long 
arching leaves made up of may small leaflets that turn reddish in bright 
sun. Collected just above Lares Hotsprings, Cusco Dept. Peru. Nitrogen 
fixing plants, often considered poisonous. Berries of Ecuadorian 
populations are used to induce a feeling of flying. Z9a?     Plant $16

Coriaria ruscifolia v. microphylla? BK09430.4  Small leafy shrub to  2'. 
The plant and seeds are more diminutive than what we collected in 2008 at 
Lares, may be closer to the original C. microphylla. Source of a purple 
dye, used as a ph indicator. Collected at 8,800', Cusco Dept. Z9a/b      
Plant $15 

Ephedra ?fedtschenkoana?  Dwarf rhizomatic species, high mountains of 
Kyrgyzstan. Z5a       Plant 2?3 years old $8.50

Ficus sp. CC5692 Rare species of unidentified fig tree from Meghalaya. Z9? 
6?8"+ plant, 2 years old $6.50

Gaultheria phillyreifolia  Evergreen blueberry relative to 4'. White bell 
flowers and red edible berries. Chile. Z7b    Plant 2 years old $8.50

Hoodia gordonii Cactus like milkweed, traditional appetite suppressant. 
Z10a      3?5"+ plant 2?3 years old $12

Mammillaria craigii Lau 086  Globular pincushion cactus. Z9a      2?3"+ 
plant $12

Phytolacca insularis ?Korean Poke? An endangered and rare Korean endemic 
poke. Part shade and rich soil. Z6?     Plant 2?3 years old $7.50

Rhodiola yunnanensis ex EDHCH 97073 ?Hong Jing Tian? Caudex with annual 
stems to 18" bearing whorls of succulent leaves. Northern China. Used in 
traditional medicine much like R. rosea. Part shade to sun. Easier to grow 
and more tolerant of heat than R. rosea. Z7a    Plant 3+ years old $9.50

Satureja gilliesii  Shrub 3?5' with small and slender minty leaves densely 
arranged on the stems. White to lavender colored flowers Chile. Sun, heat 
and drought tolerant. Z8a       6" plant 1+ years old $8.50

Satureja multiflora Pink flowered endangered Chilean yerba buena shrub. 
Pleasantly aromatic, a nice tea. Z9?   8?12" plant 1+ years old $7.50

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus SB291 Handsome globular cactus to 6" diameter. 
Z9a        1.5"+ plant 3 years old $6.50

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