[Sacred Succulents] SS news August

[benkamm at monitor.net]

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

8/20/12

Greetings to all,

All last week we awoke with the dawn for amorous rendezvous with blooming 
Trichocereuscacti. Up before the sun woke our hives and called the bees to 
foraging, enraptured by the heady scent of freshly opened flowers, 
procreative paint brush in hand, we played the part of pollinator. After 
the sensual deed was complete we carefully enclosed each flower in a paper 
bag to exclude unwanted crosses by the bees (sorry girls!). Come the 
ripening of fruit in autumn we should have a selection of new hybrids and 
fresh seed of many species. 

I?ll be giving a presentation on Andean Peperomia to the SF Cactus & 
Succulent Society this Tuesday evening, see below. 
Anyone can come. A little taste of the Andes through the lens of Peperomia
. http://www.sfsucculent.org/ 
I?ll be offering plants for sale 7 to 7:30 pm pre-presentation. The actual 
talk is at 8pm, County Fair building, Golden Gate Park, 9th and Lincoln. 

Peperomia of the Andes 
Many of us have lived our lives with a few humble Peperomia as common 
houseplants, yet most species and their beneficial nature are unknown 
outside their native habitats. Peperomia is a huge pan-tropical and 
subtropical genus of well over 1000 species. Close kin to such notables as 
black pepper and kava-kava, and rich in aromatic essential oils. Typically 
small plants, many of which are succulent, with a shocking and joyous 
diversity of morphological expression, from colorful gem-like leaves to 
caudex forming geophytes. We will view slides of the species met during my 
explorations in Andean Peru and Bolivia. You?ll see their diverse 
habitats, from the endangered Andean forests to exposed 14,000' slopes. 
I?ll discuss their ecology, their vital role in traditional Andean 
medicine, their etherial aromas and flavors, and biochemistry. I will also 
share my horticultural experiences meeting the sometimes challenging needs 
of certain species including propagating the plants from seed. A small 
number of seed raised species will be available for purchase. 

We had dearly hoped to have the new catalog complete and at the printers 
by this time... but alas, I?ve developed a bit of an allergy to the 
computer and have not been able to put in the long hours necessary to 
complete it while continuing to tend the plants, land and family. I?m 
still inching along (a forced upgrade to learning a new program, 
rescanning many of the original illustrations, and the mammoth length is 
part of what is taking extra time), it will be finished in the near future 
and your continued patience is deeply appreciated!

Our good friend Russell Wagner, former editor of the Cactus and Succulent 
Journal, is entering the publishing world with a new book on a group of 
unusual iceplants- Titanopsis. First in an unrivaled series to be written 
by Mesembs maestro Steven Hammer. Pre-publication purchases can be made. 
See http://www.littlesphaeroid.com/

Listed this email are some new plants and seeds along with plants that 
we?re running out of...

Ben & Family

Baja Botanical Journey:
November, 2012. You will have a chance again to join us in exploring the 
wonders of the mountains of southern Baja! For specifics contact Gabriela 
- gabriela at ecobaja.com 

RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 35 is available. Yet another very large and 
diverse issue, don?t miss it! Endemic seed from the remote Juan Fernandez 
Archipelago (400 miles from Chile, a ?Galapagos for plants? of endemics). 
There?s Trichocereus specimens, more new 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, New Zealand and the 
Himalayas! 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. 

Wholesale Seed List: recently updated, request a pdf if you are 
interested.
Wholesale/Bulk Plant List: because of numerous requests, this is in 
progress. I should have this list completed soon

SS Presents New Plants August 2012...
You can print out an order form- http://sacredsucculents.com/order-form/
Agave vizcainoensis
Agavaceae. 2?3' rosettes of broad, dark gray-blue/purple leaves with 
intricate marginal spines. 6?10' inflorescence with yellow flowers. 
Endemic to the Vizcaino Desert, southern Baja. A gorgeous and coveted 
species that prefers dry conditions. Z9b
2?3"+ plant 2+ years old $6.50

Aloe haemanthifolia 
Liliaceae. One of the rarest, unique and bizarre looking Aloe. 6?8" tall 
stemless clusters of thick, tongue-like green leaves with red margins, 
arranged like the pages of an open book. Scarlet flowers. Endemic to rocky 
cliffs of the high mountains of the Fynbos, South Africa, between 
4300?5300'. Considered critically rare. Said to be impossible to grow, but 
we?ve found them to be quite easy as long as you remember this is not a 
desert species but a plant from a cool, high rainfall alpine ecosystem. 
Provide a soil with excellent drainage, regular water, bright light and 
avoid prolonged hot temperatures. Z8a/b
3?4" plant 2+ years old $24 (limited)

Begonia grandis ?Hardy Begonia?
Begoniaceae. Herbaceous tuber forming species makes clumps to 2' with 
attractive cordate leaves and pendant clusters of pink flowers. Native to 
the forests of east Asia The roots are used for blood circulation and as a 
painkiller. Light to heavy shade, rich moist soil. Naturalizes well and 
makes a stunning display when blooming. Z6a/b    
Plant 2 years old $6.50 or 3 for $14.50

Camellia sinensis ?High Mountain?  ?Green Tea?
Theaceae. Evergreen shrub 5' to 20'+. Shiny dark green leaves, white 
flowerswith yellow stamens. The High Mountain varietal is grown in the 
mountains of Dali, Yunnan, China, near 7500'. A cold climate varietal used 
for green tea and a special tea formed into a bowl and aged. Green tea 
been cultivated in Asia for at least 3000 years and is a popular 
stimulating beverage the world over. In addition to caffeine the leaves 
contain a host of beneficial phytonutrients that have been shown to 
fortify the immune system against all manner of maladies. Traditionally 
the new growth is harvested for tea. Keep trimmed for best harvests. 
Prefers sun and rich, moist soil. Z7b, possibly lower. 
6?10" seedling 1 year old $15.50

Camellia sinensis v. assamica  ?Black or Green Tea?  ?English Breakfast 
Tea?
Shrub similar to the Chinese variety, but with larger leaves and reaching 
heights of 50' if untrimmed. Native to and grown near sea level in Assam, 
India, the largest tea growing region in the world. Though some of the 
harvest is dried as a green tea, most is fermented into a rich, malty 
black tea, the very substance that fueled the British empire. This variety 
is better adapted to hot and humid climates. Z8a/b 
6?10" seedling 1 year old $12.50 or 3 for $32

Canna edulis ?Tarija?  ?Achira?
Seed grown from plants farmed for millennia in Tarija, southern Bolivia. 
Fast growing edible rhizomes, bright green leaves, red flowers. Z8b if 
mulched
Seedling 1+ year old $11.50

Ceratonia siliqua ?Carob?
Fabaceae. Dioecious tree to 30'+. Pinnate leaves and yellowish flowers. 
6?8"+ long, thick edible seed pods. A nutritious ancient food crop that 
originated in the Middle East but is now grown all over the world. Seed 
from extra large and sweet pods T. Baldwin selected from the markets of 
Vienna, probably from trees grown in the Middle East. Drought resistant. 
Older trees can tolerate some frost, but protect young plants. We offer 
unsexed seedlings. Z9b
6?10"+ plant 1+ years old $7.50 or 2 for $13.50

Cypella peruviana BK08525.5 
Iridaceae. Pleated linear leaves, flower stalk to 2'. Bulbous Iris 
relatives with large gorgeous flowers, yellow bright with metallic blue 
speckles. Rock outcrops in cloudforest, outside Aguas Caliente, Peru, 
7,500'. Used for cough and inflammation. There?s reports of the bulbs 
being edible. Z9? 
Plant 3+ years old $8.50

Pellaea ternifolia BK101106.3
Polypodiaceae. Xerophytic rock fern with dark brown hairy rhizomes. Leaves 
with black wiry stems and gray-blue ternate leaflets. Mountains of 
southern Baja. Oddly, local ranchers call this attractive fern ?peyote? 
and told us that a tea of the rhizome is like ?coffee?. Easy to grow, 
treat like a succulent. In periods of prolonged drought the leaves die off 
but will resprout from the rhizome when watered. Z9? 
Plant 2 years old $9.50

Punica granatum ?Iran? ?Pomegranate?
Lythraceae. The wondrous pomegranate. Deciduous shrub 10?20'+. Red flowers 
and large red fruit. Native to the mountains of central Asia: Iraq, Iran, 
Turkmenistan, etc, now cultivated wolrdwide. Our plants are from seed 
selected by T. Baldwin from fruits grown in Iran and sold in the markets 
of Vienna, should have interesting genetics. The juicy sweet-tart fruits 
have been a favorite of ours since childhood. Esteemed by many cultures as 
a symbol of fertility. Rich in antioxidant phenols. The bitter skins are 
used against parasites. A hardy and versatile plant. Z6a or b 
6?10"+ plant 1+ years old $10 (limited)

Portulaca eruca B0566
Portulacaceae. Small creeping succulent with cylindrical stems covered in 
densely arranged tiny leaves and white hairs. Forms caudex-like roots with 
age. Relatively large flowers of brilliant magenta. Seed from Sierra 
Grande, Cordoba, Argentina. Dies back to the roots during cold or drought. 
A very cute plant for collectors of the unusual. Hardiness untested, Z9 at 
least. 
1?2"+ plant 1+ years old $6.50

Quillaja saponaria ?Quillay? ?Soapbark?
Rosaceae. Oak-like tree 25?60' with dark brown bark, evergreen oval leaves 
and dense corymbs of showy white flowers. The inner bark is rich in 
saponins and is powdered and made into an excellent soap. Occurs up to 
6,500? in Chile and Peru. It has a long history as an effective medicine 
for lung conditions and as an immunostimulant. It also has many industrial 
uses in cosmetics and food products. Said to attract beneficial insects 
such as ladybugs. Adaptable to dry areas, being a good candidate for 
reforestation in arid regions. A lovely and versatile tree. Z7b    
6?8"+ plant 2+ years old $8.50

Sinningia aff. werdermanii?
Gesneriaceae. Forms a large caudex/tuber. Lime-green annual leaves covered 
in a downy fuzz. Tubular flowers, color not yet seen. Seed from Peru. True 
S. werdermannii is native to Brazil and does not form a caudex, so we?re 
waiting for our plants to flower to get a clear I.D. Makes a great 
houseplant and choice for caudiciform collectors Z9?        
Plant 2+ years old $6.50

Wilcoxia striata  ?Rajamatraca?
Cactaceae. Very slender upright stems to 24"+, gray-brown in color with 
lighter striations. Tuberous dahlia-like roots. Rose or purple funnelform 
flowers. The red fruit is golfball size and has a sweet flesh. Hard to 
find in habitat as it lives amongst or under shrubs, from southern Baja to 
central Sonora. The Yaqui place thin slices of the root on the temples to 
cure headaches. There are some reports that the roots may be edible. 
Easily grown and makes a beautiful specimen. Z10a
 3?5" plant 2+ years old $6.50
....and a few new seeds ....
Blechnum magellanicum ?Katalapi?
Blechnaceae. Slow growing fern that may eventually form a small trunk to 
3'+ high. Crowned with a rosette of bright green, pinnate fronds, 2?5' 
long. New growth can be an intense bronze. Native to the wet forests of 
central and southern Chile. Lovely shade tolerant species. Z6a  
Spore packet $3.25

Capsicum cardenasii ?Ulupica Pepper?
Solanaceae. Perennial shrub 2?3' tall. Purple campanulate flowers. 0.5" or 
smaller round fruit turn red when fully ripe. Endemic to La Paz Dept., 
Bolivia. The famous ulipica, thought to be the progenitor of all Capsicum. 
This is a very hot pepper with a distinct sharp flavor. Usually used 
green. About 80 days from seed to harvest. Self-incompatible, 2 or more 
plants for fruit set. Needs sun and warmth. Best germination with GA3 
treatment. Z9b?  
10 seed $3.50

Capsicum chacoense ?Tova? ?Covincha Pepper?
Upright 2'+ shrub. White flowers, erect traingular red fruit to about 1" 
long. Another rare wild chile pepper, native to mid elevation southern 
Bolivia, adjacent Argentina and Paraguay. Medium heat, good flavor. Very 
drought tolerant, 80?120 days to maturity. Best germination with GA3 
treatment. Z10
10 seed $3.50

Claytonia siberica ?Perennial Miner?s Lettuce? ?Spring Beauty?
Portulacaceae. Rosettes of succulent, deep green, edible leaves. Clusters 
of small white and pink flowers, spring through summer. Spreads by runners 
and seeds prolifically. Wide distribution from California to Alaska and 
eastern Russia. This is a fantastic, long season, low maintenance salad 
green for our family. Seeds traditionally eaten as a pinole. The crushed 
leaves were used as a poultice for wounds. Spreads vigorously in moist or 
shady areas. Z4 
Seed packet $3

Erythronium revolutum ?Pink Fawn Lily? ?Trout Lily?
Liliaceae. From deep set bulbs arise dark green mottled leaves and intense 
rosy-pink nodding flowers with recurved petals. Considered endangered in 
California, occurs in the northern Coast Ranges up to BC. Bulbs edible. 
Easy and rewarding in a semi shady spot. Cold stratify seed. Z6b 
Seed packet $3

Senecio hollermayeri
Asteraceae. A mat-forming perennial with almost-succulent, needle like, 
blue-green leaves. Yellow daisy-like flowers held above th eplant. Native 
to Chile. Easy and attractive ground cover, tolerant of drought. Seed may 
need cold treatment. Z8b
Seed packet $3
Nearly Out of Stock!
Our stock on the following plants is running out. They will not be listed 
in the new catalog. It may be several years before we have these species 
available again and others we will not be propagating anymore, so this may 
be your last chance to obtain these species! We only have between 2 and 8 
plants left of the following species, available on a first come first 
serve basis, so don?t miss out on these fantastic plants.

Succulents/Xerophytes
Agave cordillerensis BK09511.1 ?Llacay Blanco?
Agavaceae. Clustering rosettes to 6?8'+. Leaves grey blue with toothed 
margins. Flower stalks to 20' with curved or sometimes looped branches, 
yellow flowers. For decades botanists dismissed this Andean agave as A. 
americana. G. Pino recently redescribed it as its own species based on its 
stouter leaves and radically different flower stalks. A beautiful, hardy 
and versatile species used for its leaf fibers. Widely planted as 
impenetrable hedgerows to fence in livestock, demarcate fields and act as 
firebreak. Unknown in cultivation outside the Andes. Seed from between 
Caraz and Huata above 9,000', foothills of the Cordillera Negra. The 
densest wild populations we?ve seen, literally thousands of plants, their 
slender twisted flower stalks taking on the appearance of an otherworldly 
forest. Z8b? 
3?4"+ plant 2+ years old $7.50 

Agave toumeyana ssp. bella 
Clusters of small rosettes of pointed leaves to 6". Flower spikes to 5', 
with pale yellow flowers. Seed from Gila County, Arizona populations. A 
beautiful miniature species, does well in the rock garden or a pot. Z7b    
 
3?4" plant 2+ years old $6.50

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus ?Pezuna de Venado?
Cactaceae. Dwarf species with tiny, flat, pointed, wooly tubercles that 
form a mosaic pattern. Magenta to white flowers arise from the center. The 
species is named after Prince Kotschoubey who in 1840 paid 1000 francs for 
one of the first collected plants? probably the highest price ever paid 
for a cactus. Used in Mexican ethnomedicine for its wound healing and pain 
killing properties. Grows in the silty plains of Mexico?s Chihuahuan 
desert that flood with annual rains. 
3/4?1" plant 6?7 years old $10

Ephedra ?fedtschenkoana? - out

Ephedra monosperma Sajan, Siberia- out

Erythrina flabelliformis ?Chilicote? Colorin?
Fabaceae. Pachycaul tree 10?30'+. Smooth grey bark with striations of 
white and green. Deciduous trifoliate leaves and spined stems. Many 
flowered racemes of brilliant bright red flowers in the Spring. Red to 
orange or yellow seeds. Restricted areas of southern Arizona, new Mexico 
and remnant dry forest throughout northern Mexico and Baja. The seeds are 
often used in jewelry, though they are quite toxic. Small amounts are used 
medicinally. There is speculation that the seeds may have once been used 
as a psychoactive additive to maize beers by the Chiricahua Apache. 
Z9b/10a 
Plant 2 years old $8.50

Phytolacca dioica ?Ombu?
Phytolaccaceae. Amazing dioecious evergreen tree to 60' related to the 
pokeweed. Thick succulent trunk, resembling an elephant?s leg. With age 
the butresses can form a gigantic caudex. Large spirally arranged leaves, 
pendant racemes of white flowers followed by red-black fruits. Native to 
the pampas of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. Poisonous, it is 
used as an emetic. One of the finest specimens in the USA of this 
fantastical tree can be seen at the Huntington Gardens in southern 
California. Fast growing. Protect from cold when young, mature plants are 
drought tolerant. Z9a/b. 
10?12"+ seedling 2+ years old $8.50

Trichocereus terscheckii ?Cardon Grande?
Cactaceae. Gigantic tree like cactus to 40' tall and 2' in diameter. 8?14 
ribs with widely spaced areoles bearing 8?15 yellow spines as long as 
2?4". White nocturnal flowers. Becoming a popular landscape plant in the 
U.S. because it resembles the Saguaro (Carnegeia gigantea) but can be 
successfully grown in areas of higher rainfall and colder temperature. 
Found throughout the high deserts of northern Argentina. Z8a?b  
3?5"+ seedling 10+ years old! $10
Other Beneficials
Agapetes manii
Ericaceae. Shrub to 2'+ with small densely arranged leaves. Forms 
caudiciform lignotubers wherever the stems touch the ground. White tubular 
flowers and pale purple berries with a sweet gelatinous flesh. A 
semi-epiphytic species from the mid elevation cloud forests of western 
China and northeastern India. Reported to have liver protective 
properties. Prefers part shade, well draining acidic soil. Exceedingly 
rare in cultivation. Z8b? 
Plant 3 years old $12

Buddleja salvifolia ?Sagewood?
Buddlejaceae. Semi-evergreen shrub 6?20'+. Long lime-green leaves with a 
fuzzy wrinkled surface and white undersides. Abundant large panicles of 
cream to lilac colored flowers, exceptionally honey-fragrant and ambrosia 
to butterflies, birds and bees. The leaves are steeped as tea and the 
roots used for cough and colic. Responds well to pruning and can be 
hedged. Adaptable and drought tolerant. Z7b 
8?12"+ plant 2+ years old $8.50

Codonopsis clematidea ?Holubec?
Campanulaceae. A delicate twining perennial to 3?4'. Fuzzy blue green 
leaves. Large bell shaped flowers of pale-blue with veins of purple and 
banded maroon inside. Seed collected by Holubec in Mortravn, Pamir 
Mountains, Tajikistan, 6300'.  The aerial parts of the plant are used in 
the folk medicine of the region to treat jaundice, hepatitis and other 
liver conditions. Analysis has revealed a new codonopsine alkaloid along 
with 13 beneficial compounds found in other species. The thick roots are 
edible like other species. Prefers a well aerated rich soil, regular 
moisture, part shade and something to climb on. Dies back to the root in 
late Summer. Z4b 
Plant 2?3 years old $8.50

Crataegus pinnatifida ?Major? ?Shan Zha? ?Chinese Haw?
Rosaceae. Small deciduous tree to 15'+. Abundant white flowers followed by 
1?1.5" red hawthorn fruit. The leaves turn a brilliant crimson in Autumn. 
Native to Asia. The fruits are eaten fresh, dried, as a tea and made into 
candies. Widely used in Oriental medicine. Begins fruiting when only 2?3' 
tall. This variety was selected for its fruit with a higher pulp content 
than other varieties. Z5b 
16?24"+ plant 4 years old $12.50*

Ficus sp. CC5692
Moraceae. A rare species of fig tree. Glossy simple leaves . Seed 
collected by Chadwell in Meghalaya. One of 42 species endemic to this 
unique region. These plants should be tolerant of some frost, but full 
hardiness is unknown. Z9? 
8?12"+ plant, 3 years old $6.50 

Lycium oxyrocarpum ?Wolwedoring? ?Honey-thorn?
Solanaceae. Upright thorned shrub. Lanceolate leaves, violet flowers and 
orange red edible berries. This is another interesting species of 
?gojiberry? worthy of more research. The roots are used for backache and 
reproductive health. Drought hardy. Z8a 
8?12" plant 2+ years old $8.50

Phytolacca insularis - out

Taxus Baccata  ?Sacred Yew?
Taxaceae. A slow growing evergreen tree to 50' + tall. Dark green needles 
and fleshy red berries. A European species, sacred to pagans and 
christians alike. In Wales there is a specimen that has a circumference of 
nearly 50 feet and estimated to be 4,000 years old! A tree to plant for 
future generations. Easily trimmed as a hedge or bonsaid. Source of the 
anticancer drug, Taxol. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, 
except for the fruit which are quite tasty! The aromatic wood is burned as 
an incense and a tea made from the leaves is insecticidal. Sun to shade 
tolerant, prefers a moist well drained soil. Our plants are from Hungarian 
seed. Z4b
10?14" + seedling 5+ years old $12.50

Chilean Plants
Berberis empetrifolia ?Kelwi Lawen? ?Uva de la Cordillera? ?Zarcilla? 
Berberidaceae. The lowest-growing of all the Barberries, forms a small 
spiny shrub 6?18" high. Evergreen with narrow, spine-tipped leaves. 
Abundant yellow flowers and glaucus dark purple edible berries. Native to 
the mountains of southern Chile. Traditionally used for hypertension and 
altitude sickness. Rich in antibacterial compounds. Makes a great 
container or rock garden specimen. Give seed 30 days cold. Z6b?7a     
6"+ plant 3+ years old $7.50

Boquila trifoliata ?Pilpil-foki?
Lardizabalaceae. Ornamental edible vine to 15' with glossy tripartite 
leaves. White flowers followed by clusters of white pea-size sweet fruit. 
Forests of central Chile. The fruits are relished by the Mapuche and 
sometimes brewed into a chicha beer. The stems and roots are a source of 
yellow dye. Part sun to shade, a good garden or food forest candidate. Z8a
Plant 3 years old $9.50

Dunalia spinosa ?Yara? ?Huajala?
Solanaceae. Multibranched spiny shrub to 6'+. Small leaves and tubular 
blue purple flowers like Iochroma. Arid puna regions of northern Chile and 
adjacent Peru/Bolivia. The plant has antimicrobial and antioxidant 
activity, used traditionally for asthma, wound cleansing and toothache. A 
unique hummingbird plant. Drought deciduous and hardy. Prefers sun. Z9a?
10?14"+ plant 2+ years old $9.50

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  
Plant 4 years old $9.50 

Fabiana viscosa
Solanaceae. Shrub to 3' with small sticky cylindrical leaves. Tubular 
yellow flowers cover the plant. Occurs up to 6,500' in Region 3 & 4, 
Chile. Another beautiful and bizarre erica-like tobacco relative. 
Medicinal, aromatic and possibly psychoactive. Drought hardy. Z9a 
8?10"+ plant 2+ years old $9.50

Gaultheria phillyreifolia ?Chuwra comun?
Ericaceae. Attractive shrub to 4'. White bell flowers and red edible 
berries. Central and southern Chile, up to 4,000'. The sweet berries are 
used to make an esteemed chicha (beer). Prefers a slightly acidic soil, 
sun, shade and drought tolerant. Z7b 
Plant 3+ years old $8.50

Prumnopitys andina - out

Satureja multiflora ?Alwe Lawen? ?Menta de Arbol?
Labiatae. Aromatic shrub to 5'. Rich green simple leaves, deep-pink 
tubular flowers to entice hummingbirds. An endangered species from central 
Chile. This is a lovely Andean yerba buena with a pleasing mint-like 
scent. A tea is used for stomach problems. Sun to part shade and regular 
moisture. Z9a and lower 
8?14" plant 2+ years old $8.50
Andean Offerings
Bomarea sp. BK08526.8 ?Sullu sullu? 
Alstroemeriaceae or Liliaceae. Twining vine with simple leaves, lightly 
pubescent on the undersides. Flowers not seen. Growing on the Incan ruins 
of Raqchi, southern Andean Peru. 80+ species of these fantastic climbing 
lilies are to be found in Peru. Also known regionally as ?ramos-ramos?, 
?orq-orqo? or ?paicha-paicha?, some species are used to treat venereal 
disease, infertility, kidney pain and hemorraging. Many have edible 
tubers. The young shoots are eaten, and the seeds have a sweet coating 
that is sucked on as a pastoral  child?s treat. All have extremely showy 
clusters of multicolored tubular flowers and ornamental seed pods. Should 
be hardy to at least Z8b.   
Plant 4 years old $7.50

Calceolaria myriophylla BK08517.4 ?Polo polo?
Scrophularaceae. Small densely packed leaves on stems to 18". Bright 
yellow pouch flowers. Growing on the carved rocks of Huaca de la Luna, 
Chinchero, Cusco Dept., 12,400', Peru. Used for ulcers, as a diuretic, and 
kidney tonic. Flowers are chewed for stomachache. The whole plant is 
reportedly boiled and drunk as a contraceptive. Z8a?b           one left!
Plant 3 years old $8.50

Coriaria ruscifolia (=Coriaria thymifolia) BK08524.16 
Coriariaceae. Leafy shrub to about 3'. Long arching leaves made up of may 
small leaflets. Drupes of tiny purple-black berries, like a string of 
jewels. 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. Distinct from the 
Chilean form of this species we offer. Beautiful red leaf stems. Z9b  
Plant 4 years old $16

Coriaria ruscifolia v. microphylla? BK09430.4  ?Mio-mio?
Small leafy shrub to about 2'. Arching leaves made up of many small 
leaflets. Drupes of tiny purple black berries, like a string of jewels. 
The plant and seeds are more diminutive than what we collected in 2008 at 
Lares, may be closer to the original C. microphylla. Nitrogen fixing 
plants, often considered poisonous. The berries are used to induce the 
feeling of flying in Ecuador. Source of a purple dye, used as a ph 
indicator. Collected at 8,800', Cusco Dept. Z9b
Plant 3 years old $15


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