[Sacred Succulents] March Offerings

[benkamm at monitor.net]

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

Greetings, 

We had a startlingly dry and warm February and we are now in the midst of 
torrential rains. Erratic weather has become the norm. 

After 14 years directing operations we have decided to close our sister 
company Botanical Preservation Corps. For more than 20 years BPC has been 
a source of education and introduction for rare medicinal herbs. You can 
read our full statement about the closure on the BPC homepage: 
http://www.botanicalpreservationcorps.com . BPC is taking orders until 
March 20th–so there is still time to place a final order. Many fine dried 
herbs and books on ethnobotany, plant conservation and eco-agriculture are 
available at discounted prices. 
After BPC’s closure we should be able to dedicate more time to Sacred 
Succulents and various conservation and writing projects. We might even be 
able to send out this email more than once every 3–4 months!

Our Andean tubers were badly raided by voles this winter–so many 
varieties, especially of Oca and Ulluco, will only be available in limited 
quantities this season. We do have some exciting new Mashua varieties 
available this email–these are from our first seed grown plants. We’ll 
also have several new Yacon available in the new Rare Plant List, also 
from our first batch of seedlings.

In our next email we’ll share in greater depth about our travel and 
studies in northern Argentina this past autumn. All of our seed from this 
venture passed USDA inspection and you can see some very interesting new 
species listed below along with other additional new offerings. 

We still have a limited number of specimen plants available on our 
homepage ( http://sacredsucculents.com ) along with photos. Many of these 
plants are one-of-a-kind and have been in our collection for many years. 
This is a one time offer for most of these plants–they will not be 
available again!

Shipping costs have gone up again so we will soon be increasing our rates, 
especially for seed orders near and far. For now the old rates apply.

~   Ben 
All botanical offerings are Public Domain.
http://sacredsucculents.com

RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 46 should be mailed by the end of March. 
Another very large and diverse issue, don’t miss it! All manner of 
Trichocereus and Burseraceae specimens, new Yacon varieties from our very 
first seed grown plants, additional seed from our October trip to 
Argentina and much more. 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. 

2015 Complete Plant List. Email for a PDF copy. This is what we have until 
the illustrated catalog is completed. This list of nearly 1000 species is 
much more extensive than the website. Some of the plants listed are only 
available in very limited quantities and will not make it to the final 
catalog.

Sacred Succulents Limited Seed from Argentina
Extremely limited quantities of seed we collected on our October 2015 
venture to Cordoba, Salta & Jujuy, Argentina.
Once in a lifetime offerings, when sold out they may never be available 
again.
you can print out an order form- http://sacredsucculents.com/order-form/ 

Abromeitiella brevifolia BK151014.2
Bromeliaceae. 2–3" rosettes of small triangular leaves that form large 
dense mounds to 6' or more across. 1.5" tubular green flowers. The plants 
at this population were unusual in that the leaves were completely covered 
in a dense white blush, rather than the typical bright green of other 
Abromeitiella we’ve seen. Growing with Trichocereus pasacana, Opuntia sp., 
Gymnocalcium, Senna sp., near Volcan, Jujuy, Argentina, 7000'. Z9a?  
Seed packet $4

Alnus acuminata BK151011.7 “Aliso” “Lambran” “Andean Alder”
Betulaceae. Very attractive tree to 30'+ with ovate leaves and thick 
sprawling branches–very oak-like in this population. Cloud forest ridge 
tops with Juglans, Sambucus, Podocarpus, Myrcianthes, etc. Probably the 
southern extent of its range, San Lorenzo, Salta, Argentina, 5500'. Highly 
versatile tree, fixes nitrogen in the soil, wood used for construction and 
leaves as a fertilizer. The leaves and flowers are made into tea 
considered a good overall tonic, useful for arthritis, colic and for wound 
healing. Leaves and bark produce a yellow and beige dye. A keystone 
species that was highly regarded by the Inca who encouraged its planting 
throughout their empire. Vital for reforestation and an excellent choice 
for permaculture and agroforestry. Z8b/9a? 
Seed packet $4.50

Heterothalamus alienus BK151018.2 “Romerillo”
Asteraceae. Very attractive rounded shrub 2–6'+. Small coriaceus slender 
leaves densely arranged along the stems. 1/4" yellow button flowers. The 
entire plant is pleasantly aromatic. Exposed rocky slopes, Los Gigantes, 
Sierras Grandes, Cordoba, Argentina, near 7000'. One of the few plants 
that the cows don’t eat in this senescent Polylepis australis habitat. 
Used in folk medicine as a stimulant, tonic, for fever and kidneys. Rich 
in essential oils, diterpene glycosides, peroxides, etc. Has antiviral, 
antifungal and insecticidal action. Shown effective in treating a variety 
of honeybee pests. Z7a/b? 
Seed packet $4

Buddleja aff. stachyoides BK151011.5
Buddlejiaceae. Upright shrub 5–8' tall. Large pubescent green leaves with 
white backsides. Thick erect flower spires to 12"+ with dark yellow 
blossoms. Somewhat resembles a shrubby mullein more than a Stachys. The 
leaves have a mild sweet balsam aroma. Podocarpus, Sambucus, Juglans 
cloudforest understory. San Lorenzo, Salta, Argentina, 5000'. Used for 
wound healing. Z9a? 
Seed packet $4

Cnicothamnus lorentzii BK151015.2 “Azafrans” “Dominguilo”
Asteraceae. Drought deciduous shrub/small tree 6–20'. Pubescent simple 
leaves to 8"+, pale green with white undersides. Large subglobose fiery 
orange flowers borne singly at the branch ends. The flowers dry into giant 
dandelion-like achene puffballs. Anadenanthera dry forest near Cabra 
Corral, Salta, Argentina. The leaves are used as a curative for infections 
and leishmaniasis. Highly ornamental. Z9b/10a?  5 seed $4

Duchesnea indica BK151013.2 “Wild Strawberry”
Rosaceae. Very closely related to strawberries (Fragaria). Spreading 
groundcover with yellow flowers and 1/2"+ bright red edible strawberries. 
Podocarpus cloudforest understory, past Abras de Canas, Calilegua, Jujuy 
Province, Argentina, 5600'. Z8b? 
Seed packet $4

Huperzia saururus BK10518.3 “Cola de Quirquincho”
Lycopodiaceae. Bizarre fern that grows candelabra clusters of finger thick 
cylindrical stems to 12" covered in small scale-like leaves. Los Gigantes, 
Sierras Grandes, Cordoba, Argentina, near 7000'. Around Cusco, Peru we’ve 
been told that the local name means “cuy (guinea pig) penis” and it is fed 
to the cuy to encourage procreation! The plant is also considered a potent 
traditional aphrodisiac and stimulant. In in northern Peru Huperzia is 
used in “love” magic and added to huachuma brews, being considered 
psychoactive in its own right. Z7a/b?                         Spore packet 
$7

Lycium aff. infaustum BK151014.3
Solanaceae. Densely branched thorny shrub to 5'+. Small succulent leaves, 
drought deciduous. White-purple flowers and small bright red edible fruit. 
Growing with Trichocereus pasacana, Schinus sp., Senna sp., near Volcan, 
Jujuy, Argentina, 7000'. Z8a/9a? 
Seed packet $4.50

Lycium tenuispinosum? BK151015.6
Attractive thorned shrub to 3'. Tiny deciduous succulent leaves. 
Purple-white flowers and small yellow-orange edible berries. Growing in 
mixed dry forest with Trichocereus terscheckii, Geoffroa decorticans, 
Aspidosperma quebrach-blanco, Acacia gilliesii, Bulnesia, Caesalpinia, 
Prosopis, etc., near La Vina, Salta, Argentina, near 4500'. Endemic to 
Argentina. Z9a/b? 
10 seed $4

Sambucus peruviana BK151011.8  “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, antioxidant rich, sweet berries, 
which are the largest fruit of any elder species. Seed from the largest 
specimen we’ve seen, a 30'+ tree with multiple trunks covered in a shaggy 
epiphytic fern, cloud forest of Juglans, Alnus, Podocarpus, etc, San 
Lorenzo, Salta, Argentina, 6000'. 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. 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. Z8a
10 seed $6

Trichocereus pasacana/terscheckii BK151012.1  “Pasacana” “Cardon Santos”
Cactaceae. Massive tree-like specimen about 20'+ tall. Stems to over 1.5' 
thick. Large stout spines. White day blooming flowers, followed by edible 
fruits known as “Pasacana.” This small population appears to be an 
intermediate between T. pasacana and T. terscheckii, lower Quebrada del 
Toro past El Alisal, Salta, Argentina, about 6300'. Z8a/b           Seed 
packet $5

Trichocereus pasacana BK151012.2  “Pasacana” “Cardon Santos”
This population was a dense forest of specimens to 25'+ tall. Varied from 
opened spined specimens that had some terscheckii-like properties to the 
very densely spined classic pasacana appearance. Near Chorrillos, Quebrada 
del Toro, Salta, Argentina, 7000'. Considered a “holy” cactus. Ashes of 
the fruits, seeds and flowers are known to be used in special “llipta” 
mixtures, lime preparations chewed with coca (Erythroxylum species) 
leaves. Z8a/b
Seed packet $5

Trichocereus pasacana BK151014.9  “Pasacana” “Cardon Santos”
Fat specimens to 20' bristling with long stout spines, large white 
blossoms. Near the Incan outpost of Tilcara, Jujuy, Argentina, 8000'. Z8a  
 
Seed packet $5

Sacred Succulents New Offerings March 2016

Agave albopilosa
Agavaceae. A recently described species that is totally unique within the 
genus. Solitary porcupine rosettes to 1' high and 20" across. Slender 
recurved green leaves. Mature plants develop a fringe of white hairs 
surrounding the black spine at the tip of each leaf. Endemic to Huasteca 
Canyon, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 3000–4500'. Grows in a humid locale on very 
steep canyons walls that only get a few hours of direct sun each day. Well 
draining substrate, regular water, and some shade will encourage it to 
thrive. Exceedingly rare. Z7b?               1–1.5"+ plant 2+ years old 
$28 (limited)

Alnus acuminata BK10508.6  “Aliso” Lambran” “Andean Alder”
Betulaceae. Very attractive, fast growing tree to 30'+ with ovate leaves. 
Our seed collection from young trees growing with Polylepis tomentella 
ssp. incanoides, just past Koari on the way to Totora, Cochabamba, 
Bolivia, 10,000'. We have seen this species grow to majestic oak-like 
proportions. Highly versatile tree, fixes nitrogen in the soil, wood used 
for construction and leaves as a fertilizer. The leaves and flowers are 
made into tea that is considered a good overall tonic, useful for 
arthritis, colic and externally for wound healing. Leaves and bark produce 
a yellow and beige dye. This tree was once widespread along watersheds 
throughout the Andes up to 13,000'. Another keystone species, highly 
regarded by the Inca who encouraged its planting throughout their empire. 
A vital species for reforestation work and an excellent choice for 
permaculture and agroforestry systems. Z8a–9a 
Seed packet $4

Aristolochia californica BK15822.1 “California Pipevine”
Aristolochiaceae. Deciduous vine 10–20'. Soft heart shaped leaves. 
Bizarre, inflated, curving pipe-shaped flowers, yellow-green with 
purple/reddish stripes. Blooms during winter/early spring. Winged capsular 
seedpods. The red-spotted black caterpillar of the California pipevine 
swallowtail butterfly (Battus philenor hirsuta) only feed on this plant. 
They concentrate toxins from the plant which make them inedible and use 
the flowers as a safe place to metamorphosize. Seed from wild vines on the 
Russian River, Sonoma Co., CA. Sun/shade, dry tolerant but prefers moist 
soil. Cold stratify seed. Z8a 
Seed packet $3

Arracacia sp. BK14514.1  “Wild Arracacha”
Apiaceae. Swollen perennial roots, deciduous rosettes of large compound 
leaves with deeply cut margins and long petioles. Upright flowering stems 
5–6'+ tall. Petioles and stems turn a lovely dark purple in bright light. 
A very appealing plant, the leaves and seeds have a sweet fruity scent 
when handled. Possibly a unique feral ancient cultivar or wild relative of 
Arracacia xanthorhiza. The entire plant is likely edible, but like most 
new introductions should be approached thoughtfully until more is learned. 
Growing in shady cloudforest understory to the bright light of exposed 
Incan terracing, near Choquequirao, 9800'. Z9a?   
Seedling 2 years old $16.50 (limited)

Asarum europaeum “European Wild Ginger”
Aristolochiaceae. Creeping ground cover to 4" tall. Glossy, dark green, 
kidney shaped leaves. Weird, bell-shaped, green-yellow flowers. Native to 
the moist woodlands of Europe. The roots have a mild ginger aroma. Thrives 
in part to full shade where it easily naturalizes. Z4a 
Plant 1–2 years old $6.50

Brugmansia sanguinea SHL151114.01  “Tree Datura” “Huanto” “Borrachero” 
“Huanduj”
Solanaceae. Arborescent shrub to 15'+ tall with large downy leaves. 6" 
trumpet-like flowers that fade from yellow to blood red. Egg shaped fruit. 
Large plants are covered with the showy blooms most of the year. S. Lipe 
collection, Cusco, Peru, 11,000'. A Datura relative found in scattered 
regions of Central and Andean South America, growing at higher elevations 
than other species. All parts of the plant are widely used in 
ethnomedicine. Potentially toxic and a visionary deliriant used 
shamanically. A key ingredient in the Cimora elixirs of Peru. Cultivated 
in Ecuador for its scopolomine content. Easy, may bloom in as little as 6 
months from seed. Regular water and nutrients. Dies back to the ground in 
a good frost, resprouts in the spring. Z9a/b 
5 seed $3.50 (limited) 
 
Calydorea xiphioides “Tahay”
Iridaceae. Small perennial bulb with slender annual leaves to 3–6". Silky 
violet-blue flowers with bright yellow centers, very showy. Arid central 
Chile where it is considered threatened. The bulbs are edible and reported 
to be delicious. Well draining soil and sun. Wants a dry summer rest. Z8b? 

Seed packet $3

Canna sp. SHL130814.01 “Achira”
Cannaceae. Perennial rhizome with annual banana-like leaves and shoots to 
5'+. Showy orange flowers. Seed used for jewelry. Beginning of Salkantay 
trek, Cusco, Peru, near 7000'. The rhizome and young seed pods can be 
eaten like other Achira. Knick and soak seed to sprout. Z8/9a? 
5 seed $3.50 (limited) 

Dermobotrys saundersii
Scrophulariaceae. Epiphytic, multibranched, pachycaul shrublet to 2–3'. 
Semi succulent leaves. A profusion of 2"+ pendant tubular red flowers with 
yellow interiors adorn the branch ends. 1.5"+ ovate shaped edible green 
berries with delicious fruity figgy pulp. Endangered species from the dry 
coastal forests of South Africa and Madagascar. This unique species does 
well for us grown in 50% pumice in partial shade and treated like a 
succulent. Z9b/10a
Seed packet $4

Dioscorea volckmannii  “Jabon del Monte”
Dioscoreaceae. Non-vining alpine yam species with perennial tubers and 
mounds of attractive crinkly leaves to 6" high. Small yellow flower 
clusters. A very unusual and rare species endemic to the high mountains 
central Chile. Grows on fully exposed rocky slopes that receive high 
rainfall. In cultivation –sun, well draining gritty soil and regular 
moisture. Winter dormant. Perfect rock garden subject. Given the common 
name it would be surmised that the plant is rich in saponins and used for 
soap. Z6a?
Plant 3–4 years old $18 (limited)

Deuterocohnia sp. ‘Rio Balsas’
Bromeliaceae. 2'+ rosettes of recurved silver-green leaves. Said to be 
distinct from D. longipetala, we’ll need to grow the plants to maturity to 
learn more.
Seed collected along the Rio Balsas, north Peru. Z9b/10a   
1.5" plant 2 years old $7.50 (limited)

Echeveria ballsii 
Crassulaceae. Short stemmed, clustering rosettes of slender dark green 
leaves with red-purple margins and speckles. Peach-red flowers with yellow 
interior. This rare species from the cloudforests of Columbia was thought 
to be extinct in the wild until recently rediscovered. This clone 
collected by Robert Wellens, Masquera, Cundimarcana, Columbia. Prefers a 
bright, cool environment. Z9b 
2.5–3"+ plant  $11.50 

Echeveria krahnii Krahn1078 
Small profusely clustering rosettes of olive to yellow-green leaves. 
Horizontal to ascending flower stalks with light pink stems and 
yellow-orange flowers. An unusual new species discovered in 2004 by W. 
Krahn growing on steep cliffs with epiphytic cacti, bromeliads, Begonia 
and Peperomia, Quebrada de Incahuasi, Azero Province, Chuquisaca, Bolivia, 
4000'. Type collection. Z9b              2.5–3"+ plant $12.50  

Echeveria sp. nova? BK09426.1  “Loraypo”
Beautifully sculpted, pale blue-grey rosettes to 6"+. Orange flowers. 
Growing on rocky cliffs of the upper Kitamayo Gorge, Pisac, Cusco Dept., 
Peru, 11,000'. Crassula expert G. Pino now believes this a new species 
rather than a giant form of E. westii as he had previously thought. Z9b    
       2"+ plant 3+ years old $13.50

Fuchsia boliviana SHL170115.01 “Chimpu-chimpu”
Onagraceae. Bushy ornamental shrub to 6'+. Large pubescent foliage. Long 
dangling clusters of vivid red tubular flowers. Cylindrical red fruit, 
edible. Seed collected from the Coricancha: the spiritual heart of Incan 
Cusco and once renowned for its gardens. Leaves diuretic, flowers for 
menstrual irregularity. Widely planted throughout the Andes since 
preColumbian times for its beauty. Surface sow seeds. Z9b  
Seed packet $4

Hablitzia tamnoides ‘Wild’  “Climbing Spinach”  “Rankspenat”
Amaranthaceae. Herbaceaus climber with multiple twining vines to 10' 
arising each spring from the perennial root. Reddish stems, deep green 
heart shaped edible leaves and sprays of inconspicuous flowers. Wild seed 
from the woodlands of the Caucasus. Introduced to Scandinavian gardens in 
the late 1800s as an attractive edible climber, it has recently become a 
highly desired plant amongst gardeners of obscure edibles and temperate 
agroforesters. Highly productive of tasty edible shoots and leaves that 
can be used in salads and cuisine just like spinach. Easy to grow, 
dislikes heat, prefers a shady location with a fence or tree to climb on. 
Dies back to roots in winter. Germination can be erratic, cold treatment 
helps. Z5b 
10 seed $3.50

Jasminum humile CC6811 “Yellow Jasmine” “Jai”
Oleaceae. Shrub/climber to 12'+. Dark green imparipinnate leaves. Clusters 
of bright yellow tubular flowers, sweetly scented. Small blue-black 
berries. Chadwell collection, Kumaon, central Himalayas, near 7000'. The 
flowers are considered a heart tonic an used for intestinal problems. The 
leaves are considered a condiment and made into tea. Root juice used for 
ringworm. Cultivated as a hedge in Nepal. Cold stratify seed. Z7a   
5 seed $3

Lepidium peruvianum ‘Black’   “Maca”
Brassicaceae or Cruciferae. Coveted heirloom with black roots from the 
remote maca fields of  highland Peru. A radish or turnip like plant that 
is the highest altitude cultivar in the world, grown in the Andes at 
elevations over 14,000'. An ancient food/medicine that has been farmed for 
nearly 6,000 years. Incredibly nutritious, considered an energizing 
aphrodisiac and immunostimulant. Thrives in very harsh conditions. Z5   
Seed packet $4.25

Lupinus sp. BK14513.18   “Andean Lupine”
Fabaceae. Very attractive shrub to 2–3" high. Deep green palmate foliage 
with white fuzzy backsides. 4–8" long terminal spires of dark blue-purple 
flowers with yellow and white splotches. Open rocky slopes amongst 
cloudforest, Sunchupata near Choquequirao, Cusco Dept., Peru, 9700'. 
Z9a/b? 
5 seed $4 

Macleania insignis ‘Seedling’  
Ericaceae. Rooted cuttings from rarely offered seed grown plants, these 
show interesting variability and quickly develop a fat caudex. Flowers of 
various shades of red to red-orange, edible berries. Grow like other 
neotropical blueberries. Z9b 
5–6" plant $15.25

Mimusops zeyheri “Mmupudu” “Moepel” “Red Milkwood”
Sapotaceae. Evergreen tree to 50'. Leathery simple leaves. Clusters of 
small fragrant white flowers. Bright yellow to orange edible fruit, sweet 
and floury, high in vitamin C. Seed from South Africa. The spreading crown 
of the tree provides shade and would make an excellent edible ornamental. 
Thought to have been an important food source in antiquity and believed to 
have potential for development into a commercial fruit crop. Z10a
4–6" plant 1–2 years old $8.50 or 2 for $15.50

Nicotiana trigonophylla BK101107.2  “Coyote Tobacco”
Solanaceae. Rare annual to biennial species 1'+ tall. Sticky lanceolate 
leaves, olive to lime green. Clusters of small, pale green tubular 
flowers. Our seed collection from Dionisio Canyon, Cape Mountains, Baja, 
3000'. Seed germinates best with alternate wet/dry cycles or GA3. Z10a   
Seed packet $4

Operculicarya decaryi  “Madagascar Elephant Tree”
Anacardiaceae. Dioecious pachycaul-caudiciform tree to 20' with a warty 
swollen trunk and zi-zag branches. Lovely pinnate leaves with tiny shiny 
leaflets that turn purple-red in sun or cold. Drought deciduous. Tiny 
reddish flowers. Toliara, Madagascar. Ideal for bonsai, the roots can be 
lifted for added esthetics. Succulent culture, bright light, well draining 
soil. Mature plants cans survive mild frost. Z9b                    10 
seed $3.50

Pellaea sp. BK14513.5 
Polypodiaceae. Very attractive xerophytic fern. Bipinnate leaves 4–8"+ 
long, yellow-orange to gray wiry stems. Ovate to triangular leaflets 
1/4–1/2"+, deep green with lime green centers. Growing amongst boulders, 
dry forest understory above the Apurimac, 6600'. Other species of Pellaea 
are used as stimulants. Should be perfectly adaptable to succulent 
culture. Z9a/b? 
Spore packet $4  /  Plant 2 years old $14.50

Physalis philadelphica ‘Columbian Yellow’  “Tomatillo” “Jamberry”
Solanaceae. Annual to about 12". Yellow flowers. Round fruit in papery 
husk. Heirloom strain from Columbian with yellow fruits to 2"+ when ripe. 
Used in all manner of salsa and Latin American cusine. Easy, grow like 
tomato. Z10a
Seed packet $3

Physalis philadelphica ‘Peruvian Purple’  “Tomatillo” “Jamberry” Heirloom 
strain from Peru with dark purple fruit when ripe. Z10a 
Seed packet $3

Polylepis sp. SHL300914.01  “Kewina” “Quenal”
Fabulous tree to 20'+ with twisted trunks/branches and peeling bark. 
Compound leaves, dangling clusters of yellow-green flowers. Seed collected 
at Chakrahuanakuari, Cusco, Peru, near 11,500'. By the look of the seed 
this is probably P. racemosa or possibly P. incana. The is an unusual 
diversity of Polylepis species around Cusco, many were likely brought from 
afar by the Inca who were active agroforesters and recognized the 
ecological importance of these trees in generating watersheds and thus 
life. Slow, erratic germination. Z7/8?                                5 
seed $5

Porophyllum ruderale BK14513.3  “Quilquina” “Andean Cilantro”
Asteraceae. Upright annual to 1–2'. Oval blue-green leaves, purplish 
flowers with orange pollen. Our collection from wild plants, steep arid 
slopes above the Apurimac, Cusco Dept., Peru, 5500'. 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. Z9b? 
 
Seed packet $3.50

Solanum sp. BK14515.20
Solanaceae. Annual? 6–12"+ high. Fuzzy compound leaves. Clusters of 5+ 
small white star flowers produce 1/4"+ round berries that are a 
translucent dark green marbled with pale lime-green–very pretty! Dry 
forest scrub above the Apurimac, Cusco, Peru, near 6000'. Should be 
drought hardy. Z10a
Seed packet $3.50

Sophora secundiflora “Mescal Bean” “Mountain Laurel”
Fabaceae. Evergreen shrub to small tree, 5–30'+. Shiny pinnate foliage. 
Dense clusters of 1" violet-blue flowers, sweetly fragrant. Thick pods 
with large deep red seeds that are used for beads. Seed from Texas 
populations. The poisonous seeds are powdered into an insecticide. Nick 
seeds to sprout. Z8a
10 seed $3

Trichocereus ‘culpinesis’
Cactaceae. Robust columnar stems with dark green skin. Large areoles and 
stout spines. White flowers. An invalid name given to this plant by K. 
Knize, it appears to be a form of the diverse T. taquimbalensis. Culpina 
southern Bolivia, 9,200'. Z9a
Seed packet $4

Trichocereus pachanoi KK339 “San Pedro” “Huachuma”
K. Knize’s collection of “wild” San Pedro from the type locale–Huigra, 
Chanchan, Ecuador, 6600'. Please note: KK seed is notorious for being 
mis-identified, we are told this seed is true but because we didn’t 
produce this seed ourselves (or KK1689) we can make no guarantees. Z9a  
Seed packet $4

Trichocereus pachanoi OST90641  “San Pedro” “Huachuma”
C. Ostaloza collection of “wild” San Pedro from Ancash Dept., Peru, 8200'. 
We’re not sure how he differentiates this from the pachanoid T. santaensis
. Z9a 
Seed packet $4

Trichocereus peruvianus v. puquiensis KK1689
Erect branching stems to 12' or more. 8–12 ribs and blue-green skin. Well 
armed with long spines. White nocturnal flowers, edible fruit. Endemic to 
the Puquio valley, Ayacucho Dept., Peru, Knize collection 9200'. Very 
similar to T. peruvianus v. cuzcoensis, mostly given varietal status due 
to it occurring on the western Andean slopes in contrast to cuzcoensis 
growing in the inter-Andean valleys and eastern slopes. Z9a   
Seed packet $4

Trichocereus poco
Stout columnar stems to 14" diameter and 5 to 15' tall. Armored with a 
great number of stiff bristly spines 1–3" long. Short tubular diurnal 
flowers of pink-purple. Edible fruit. A distinctly attractive behemoth 
from southern Bolivia. Z8b
Seed packet $3

Trichocereus tarijensis
Thick columns to 10" diameter and 5' tall. Red-brown to yellow spines, up 
to 15+ per areole measuring 1.5"+ long. Funnel shaped diurnal flowers to 
4" with wine red petals. Salmon colored fruit with white edible flesh. 
Another beautiful monster form south Bolivia/north Argentina. Z8a 
Seed packet $3

Trichocereus ‘tupizensis’
Another questionable name within this genus that inspires taxonomical 
confusion. This is likely what Backeberg described as T. taquimbalensis v. 
wilkae from Tupiza southern Bolivia. Z9a 
Seed packet $4
New Trichocereus Hybrids $4 per seed packet
Trichocereus pallarensis X Trichocereus sp. BBG?  
Trichocereus pallarensis X Trichocereus sp. ‘Juul’s Giant’ 
Trichocereus peruvianus ‘Serra Blue’ X Trichocereus pachanoi f. monstrosus 
 
 Trichocereus sp. ‘Luther Burbank’ X Trichocereus sp. BBG? 

Tropaeolum tuberosum SS15.A  “Mashua” “Añu”
Tropaeolaceae. Our very first offering of rare seed grown plants from our 
first seed harvest last winter. Chunky, pale yellow grub-like tubers with 
pink eyes and occasional pink/magenta blushing. Typical annual climbing 
stems and leaves. Z7a when mulched. 
Tuber $17.50 (limited)

Tropaeolum tuberosum SS15.B  “Mashua” “Añu”
Cream colored tubers to 6"+ with purple eyes and occasional light spray of 
purple speckles. Similar to v. pilifera. Very productive so far. 
Tuber $13.50 (limited)

Tropaeolum tuberosum SS15.C  “Mashua” “Añu”
The most exciting of these new seed grown Mashua. Long tubers to 8"+, pale 
pink to magenta and darker shades of purple to purple-black. Very 
prolific. The most beautiful tubers we’ve seen! 
Tuber $19.50 (limited)

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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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