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Sapindus detergens
Soapberry
4 seeds per pack. A deciduous tropical tree bearing round, 1" fruits that contain a single seed--the soapnut. The soapnut is high in saponin and makes a great substitute for household soaps and detergents. A few of the nuts in your washing machine can wash a load of clothes! It is a graceful and ornamental tree and should be hardy to about freezing. Large seeds. view plant information #1525
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Sapindus mukorossi
Chinese Soapberry
4 seeds per pack. Similar to its close relative the Soapberry, the Chinese Soapberry bears 1", yellow fruits with a large seed. The fruits and seed contain high levels of saponin and are commonly used as a detergent. Medium to large sized tree can grow to 50ft, but generally remains at 10-20ft. Hardy to the mid 20's (F). #2404
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Sapindus saponaria
Soapberry
5 seeds per pack. Closely related to the Soapnut, the Soapberry has a similar shape and appearance. Fruits are slightly smaller than the Soapnut and the tree is hardier, able to withstand frosts and light freezes. The soapnut is high in saponin and makes a great substitute for household soaps and detergents. A few of the nuts in your washing machine can wash a load of clothes! #1561
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Selenicereus megalanthus
Yellow Pitaya
8 seeds per pack. Tasty yellow skinned dragon fruit relative. Very popular in Asia. The plant is a vining cactus growing either out of the soil or as an epiphyte, with aerial roots. Plants are tolerant of short frosts and can be grown in subtropical climates. view plant information #684
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Sicana odorifera
Cassabanana
7 seeds per pack. An herbaceous vine bearing a striking 12-24" long, bright red fruit with a delightful melon-like smell, and flavor. Vines are vigorous, often growing up to 50ft. The fruit is common in parts of South and Central America, and along with its edible fruit, is sometimes grown as an ornamental. Perennial, but can be grown in cold areas as an annual. view plant information #1505
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Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba Nut
5 seeds per pack. Desert shrub bearing the jojoba nut, an edible nut tasting somewhat like a hazelnut. The jojoba is famously known as the source of jojoba oil, an oil with important uses in cosmetics and skin care. The jojoba shrub can tolerate temperature extremes, surviving to 20F, and over 110F. #776
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Solanum burbankii
Wonderberry
20-30 seeds per pack. Small, purple-black fruit similar to the huckleberry. The wonderberry grows on a small annual shrub, from 6"-3' in height. Fruits are used to make pies and preserves. Easily grown in pots, growth requirements are similar to the tomato, but berries need much less time to ripen. view plant information #167
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Solanum dulcamara
Bittersweet
25-50 seeds per pack. A perennial, bushy, spreading vine best-known for its use in herbal medicine. It is a pretty vine, with purple potato bush-like flowers and bright red fruits. All parts of the plant, including fruits are poisonous to humans, though the fruits are quite popular with birds. Hardy, can be invasive in some areas. view plant information #1532
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Solanum integrifolium
Pumpkin Tree
15-25 seeds per pack. Tomato/eggplant relative producing orange fruits that can grow to the size of lemons. Fruits have an eggplant-like flavor but are also very ornamental and used in florist arrangements as they look like mini-pumpkins. The plant looks and grows much like a regular eggplant. Annual, or perennial in warmer climates. #972
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Solanum macrocarpon
Gbogname
15-25 seeds per pack. A rare eggplant relative from Togo, where it is used primarily for its leafy, young leaves which are used cooked in a variety of dishes. This 2-3ft annual also bears large, rounded, yellow fruits with a jelly-like consistency and reportedly bitter flavored flesh---we don't know whether they are edible. This plant is quite attractive in the garden and extremely uncommon. view plant information #1580
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Solanum melanocerasum
Garden Huckleberry
25-50 seeds per pack. Small, purple-black fruit similar to the huckleberry. The true garden huckleberry is larger (about 1.5-2x) than the wonderberry (a hybrid relative). This variety is sweeter than most and of much higher quality flavor than average garden huckleberries. Annual, easily grown in pots, growth requirements are similar to the tomato, but berries need much less time to ripen. view plant information #665
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Solanum quitoense
Naranjilla
10 seeds per pack. Orange, fuzzy skinned fruit about the size of a large cherry tomato. Has tasty acidic green pulp that can be eaten fresh but is also used in Central and South America to make a popular beverage. Subtropical shrub, to 6-10ft, with large, fuzzy and thorny leaves having prominent purple veins. Can fruit from seed in 9-12 months. Hardy to the 20's (F), easily container grown. view plant information #671
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Solanum sessiliflorum
Cocona
10 seeds per pack. Orange-red colored fruit from the Amazon, used fresh and for drinks. Hardiness unknown, though the plant is native to tropical mountainous regions so it may survive some frosts. Fruits are popular in its native region. Herbaceous shrub to 6ft, with similarities to the naranjilla. view plant information #672
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Solanum uporo
Cannibal's Tomato
25-50 seeds per pack. An infamous fruit from the South Seas, the Cannibal's Tomato was once called the perfect accompaniment for a cannibals favorite meal. Fruits are rounded, about the size of large cherry tomatoes and have the most similarity to eggplants. Short annual grows to 2-4ft. Very easy to grow and quite pretty when in bloom and in fruit. view plant information #1574
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Solanum xanthocarpum
Kanta Kari
15-25 seeds per pack. The flowers and fruits of the Kanta Kari plant are used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. This interesting eggplant relative produces small, red-orange fruits up to an inch long. The fruits are also occasionally used in curries. Small perennial that is not hardy to frosts, but can be grown as an annual. #1513
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Spondias purpurea
Spanish Plum
2 seeds per pack. Popular fruit of the American tropics. Purple-red colored, with yellow flesh having a nice plum like flavor. Trees are somewhat cold sensitive. #685
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Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia
20-30 seeds per pack. This species is the main one grown and used for the newly popular Stevia sweeteners. Plants are compact and grow to about 1-2ft. Easily grown as an annual in colder climates. The leaves have a sweet flavor and when dried, can be used to sweeten foods. Hardy to 28F. view plant information #1504
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Syzygium aromaticum
Clove
1 undried seed per pack. A beautiful tropical tree and the source of the commercial clove spice. All parts of the tree smell strongly of cloves. The dried flower buds make up the clove spice. Tree grows to 20-30ft, with pretty foliage and ornamental flowers. Small, fleshy purple fruits are produced, also with the aromatic clove scent. Tree is not frost hardy and survives best in humid, tropical climates. Do not expose to temperatures below 50F. Can be container grown. view plant information #676
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Syzygium cuminii
Java Plum
3 undried seeds per pack. 1-1.5" dark purple fruit with a sweetish flavor. Fruits are very juicy. Subtropical, can be container grown. If allowed, can grow to be a very large tree. Hardy to the lower 20's (F). view plant information #612
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Syzygium jambos
Rose Apple
3 undried seeds per pack. Medium to large sized tree producing a yellow fruit up to 1-3" across, with crunchy, juicy flesh that tastes like roses smell. The rose apple is frost hardy and can stand temperature to 28-30F when mature. Flowers are very ornamental. view plant information #148
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Tamarindus indica
Tamarind
5 seeds per pack. Beautiful large tropical tree native to Africa. Can withstand temperatures down to 28F. Fruit is a 4-8" long pod with several large seeds surrounded by sticky, paste-like flesh with a tasty sweet/sour flavor. Used to a make a popular drink in Mexico and is often used in flavoring foods. Will produce in 6-8 years from seed. view plant information #117
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Terminalia catappa
Tropical Almond
2 large seeds per pack. Large tropical tree commonly growing near river banks or ocean shorefronts. The large seed/nut is edible and has an almond-like flavor. The tropical almond is commonly grown for its large canopy, and high salt tolerantce. It has a majestic appearance and is a sturdy tree, especially near water. view plant information #693
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Theobroma cacao
Cacao
1 seeds per pack. The cacao tree is the source of the famous and delicious cocoa bean (the source of chocolate). This small tropical tree rarely exceeds 10-15ft in height and bears large fruits with edible white pulp that inside contain the cocoa beans. Trees need tropical conditions with high humidity and cannot survive temperatures below 50F for long periods of time. Seeds are from yellow or red fruited types. One undried seed per pack. #701
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Theobroma grandiflorum
Cupuassu
1 undried seed per pack. The rare Amazonian Cupuassu is best known as a jungle relative of the Cacao/Chocolate tree. The large fruits have a tasty pulp that is often used in beverages or as a flavoring. The seeds can also be used much like cacao seeds, in the making of a type of chocolate. Small tree to 10-25ft. Needs a warm, humid, frost-free climate. One undried seed per pack. #1586
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Tricosanthes cucumerina
Snake Gourd
10 seeds per pack. A huge-fruited member of the melon family with fruits that can reach five feet long! The fruits look a bit like elongated cucumbers and have soft flesh similar to the luffa. The fruits are very popular in a variety of Asian cuisines. The leaves can be eaten as greens. Annual. #2409
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Ugni myricoides
Black Chilean Guava
25-35 seeds per pack. Plump fruited chilean guava relative with dark purple/black fleshed fruits. Flavor is tasty, much like the chilean guava. Hardy to the upper teens/lower 20's (F). Small bushy shrub to 3-6ft. view plant information #738
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Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha
25-50 seeds per pack. Small bushy tomatillo relative well-known for its many medicinal qualities. Roots, leaves, and fruits are regularly used to treat stress, exhaustion, memory problems, and much more. Small bright red/orange fruits resemble small chinese lanterns. Simple to grow, needs little care, grow as an annual or perennial. view plant information #661
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Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
10-12 seeds per pack. A desert yucca bearing a 4-6" long, yellow fruit resembling a banana. The fruits are sweet and were once considered a delicacy by many Native American tribes who used the food as a staple. The flowers, leaves, and seeds are also edible. This yucca grows to 3ft and is quite hardy, surviving temperatures to the teens. The large flowers spikes during spring are quite ornamental and the plant lends itself well to arid landscapes. #1533
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Yucca whipplei
Our Lord's Candle
15-25 seeds per pack. Native to the Pacific coast, from California to Mexico, this yucca has a number of uses, both edible and ornamental. Yields edible fruits that were once part of the diet of local tribes. The flowers are also edible. Grows to 2-3ft, with a huge, 8ft flower spike. Drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to the 10's-20's. #2407
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Zizyphus jujube
Jujube
5 seeds per pack. Native to China, but now grown throughout the subtropics and temperate world. Fruit can be eaten at different stages, with a taste reminiscent of a mild and sweet apple. Very hardy, to -25F. Small, deciduous tree. view plant information #118
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Zizyphus mauritiana
Indian Jujube
5 seeds per pack. Small or large tropical tree similar to the jujube but better suited for tropical climates. Fruits are very similar to the jujube in taste and appearance. Will stand only brief frosts, does well in warm, humid regions. view plant information #644
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Zizyphus spina-christi
Christ's Thorn
5 seeds per pack. A medium sized African tree that is highly versatile and prized in its native range. The fruits are edible and have a sweetish flavor similar to the common Jujube. The tree is also a source of honey and a flavoring for alcoholic drinks. Some believe the tree to be the source of Christ's Crown of Thorns, hence its common name. #1559
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Zizyphus spinosa
Suan Zao Ren
4 seeds per pack. A Zizyphus bearing olive-shaped fruits that bear a resemblance to the common jujube. Fruits have an acid-sweet flavor. The tree is best known for its use in Chinese medicine. The seeds have a number of purported medicinal benefits including use as a sedative, for calming and to treat high-altitude sickness. Shrubby tree, hardy to the 20's. #1522
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