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Solanum betacea Tree Tomato Tamarillo
Solanum betacea Tree Tomato Tamarillo
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Seeds of Cyphomandra Solanum betaceum. A small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae. It is best known as the species that bears the tamarillo an egg shaped edible fruit. It is also known as the tree tomato or tamamoro. The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Peru Chile Ecuador Colombia and Bolivia. Today, it is still cultivated in gardens and small orchards for local production and it is one of the most popular fruits in these regions. Other regions of cultivation are the subtropical areas throughout the world such as South Africa India Hong Kong China United States Australia and New Zealand. The plant is a fast growing tree that grows up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 4 years and the life expectancy is about 12 years. The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches. The flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. The leaves are large simple and have a strong pungent smell. The flowers are pink white and form clusters of 10 to 50 flowers. Zones 9 to 11.
Solanum ovigerum Easter Egg Tree

Solanum ovigerum Easter Egg Tree
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Seeds from this very unusual Annual plant. It is part of the eggplant family, although they are not edible. This is a real show stopper, especially in the late spring if you can keep them growing through the winter. I dip a cup of easter egg coloring around each egg to give them all pastel colors. The grandchildren are always amazed. The are exactly the same growning directions as any eggplant, just start inside late winter and put out when all danger of frost passes. Easter Egg Tree,actual chicken sized "eggs" that change from green to white to deep yellow. Grows to about 2 feet tall and spreads about 12 inches.
Snake Gourd

Snake Gourd
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Seeds from Snake Gourd or Trichosanthes cucumerina . A fun plant for children. Make crafts with them or have them for lunch. A real eye catcher. Germination Rate is Low. Zones 7 to 11.
Solaria brevicoalita

Solaria brevicoalita
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Seeds Solaria brevicoalita. A bulb from Chile with star shaped blossoms of beige and coffee colors. This plant loves its roots to grow in marshes, bogs, water courses, lake and river shores. This 6 to 8 inch plant grows in zones 6b to 9.