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The following is an extensive list of wonderful species from both temperate and tropical regions of the world.
 
Acacia simplicifolia (= Acacia simplex)
A tropical species from a very restricted habitat on a few south seas islands. Known to be quite rich in popular alkaloids. These seeds were grown out and harvested by an ...of the jungle customer in Florida. Please order only if you feel qualified.
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The Genus Acacia - Leguminosae: Evergreen shrubs and trees native to Australia where they are affectionately known as the Wattles. Acacias can grow to magnificent heights, are quite ravishing when mature and often develop strong, statuesque trunks.

Known as trees of fertility and sometimes associated with the making of rain. The species listed are important additions for collectors interested in tryptamine alkaloids. Acacia seeds are easy to germinate and grow. Soak the seed in hot water at least a few hours prior to sowing.

  
 
Camellia sinensis - Green Tea
A wonderful herbal stimulant with so many medicinal qualities. Tea is currently cultivated over most of East Asia, with many varieties and methods of preparation. The dense, round shrubs can grow to 15’, though are usually pruned shorter to make hand picking of the dark green, leathery leaves easier. Tea consumption dates back to time immemorial, but where did tea come from? Myth has it that there was once a Buddhist priest who traveled extensively spreading his religion. Greatly worried by the real threat of sleep at night, he cut off his eyelids and threw them away. From these eyelids grew the stimulating tea bush. However, scholars say it was Bodhidharma who came from India to China, bringing esoteric Buddhism, who ‘founded tea’. Tea, like coffee, contains caffeine and has the ability to keep one alert and awake, excite mental processes and stimulate clear thought. Tea thrives best with humid conditions and strong, healthy plants may be harvested the third year. Seed must be refrigerated.
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Acacia complanata - Long Pod Wattle
Rare species from Queensland.
Seed Packet $4.00 US
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Acacia confusa
Seeds obtained from an Asian botanical garden. Lovely
Seed Packet $4.00 US
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Acacia maidenii - Leguminosae - Maidens Wattle
Acacia maidenii is a magnificently graceful and fast growing tree. Beautiful dense,  red tinted foliage, pale yellow flower spikes and narrow twisted seedpods are characteristic. We have noticed that this Acacia has created a wonderfully nourishing canopy for San Pedro cactus.
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Acacia phlebophylla - Buffalo Sallow Wattle - Sold out indefinitely
Rare and endangered species found only on rocky granite declivities of Mt. Buffalo. Glabrous green leafy shrub or small tree bearing large thick, glossy leaves and robust spikes of yellow flowers. Avid explorers may find these thick, heavy alkaloid-rich leaves a necessary component for their travels. Seeds are extremely rare. Please only order if confidently qualified.
(Seed Packet With 5 Seeds - While Supply Lasts)
Seed Packet $10.00 US
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Acacia simplex (=Acacia simplicifolia) - Sold out indefinitely
The most tropical sp. we offer, collected on the island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Known to be very rich in popular alkaloids. Please order only if qualified. Very limited amount of seed left.
(Seed Packet With 5 Seeds While Supply Lasts)
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  A Word (or two) About The Genus Acorus - Acoraceae
Until quite recently these plants were considered to be in the Araceae family. We only knew of Acorus calamus, an attractive plant with a fine reputation in both the Old and New worlds. According to new documentation, there are actually two distinct species of the plant we have been referring to as Acorus calamus (plus a few varieties of these species).

The North American native grass is classified and accepted as Acorus americanus, while the European species is considered the true Acorus calamus. Of interest is the fact  that there is actually more of the introduced European species growing in the U.S. at this time. In some states the native species is endangered. All the more reason to seriously grow a lot of it to re-introduce.

There has been a lot of controversy around the different qualities and effects the two species produce. Acorus americanus has stimulant properties, while Acorus calamus is a narcotic and not considered by some to be safe to use. Unfortunately calamus has been misunderstood and some of the general public is afraid to use it. It would take a whole lot of the true Acorus calamus to really be harmful. That's the story in a nutshell. The forthcoming book Cultivating Allies speaks extensively about these issues.

We offer both seeds and plants of Acorus americanus as a safe medicinal to grow and use. In the future we will probably have enough Acorus calamus to offer also.

  
 
Acorus americanus - Acoraceae - Calamus Root - Sweet Flag
A very important plant with an extensive history in North American native life. Recently it was authoritatively classified as one of ten plants with the greatest number of uses in Native American ethnobotany. Many tribes utilized the dried rhizome for coughs and toothache. It is considered a smoke plant and mixed with tobacco for headaches and often used externally as a poultice. Graceful, semi-aquatic perennial with deep green, ginger scented, iris-like foliage.This is the true North American Native species.
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Argemone mexicana - Papaveraceae - Chicalote - Satyanasi
Sacred to the Aztec rain god Tlaloc and associated with the underworld. This species has spiny leaves  and yellow flowers. The abundant yellow latex is used in India for eye infections, scorpion bite and rheumatic pain. In Mexico it is a pharmaceutical that treats a wide variety of ailments. The dried leaves are reported to be smoked as an aphrodisiac.
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Artemisia absinthium - Compositae - Wormwood - Absinthe
European medicinal herb known as a bitter, stimulating the digestive system. Also used as general tonic, vermifuge and febrifuge. Characteristic Artemisia gray foliage and strong scent. In the nineteenth century the wormwood plant was infused in alcohol along with other tasty active herbs to produce the infamous liqueur, absinthe. As both a narcotic & stimulant, absinthe was indeed popular! When properly prepared, absinthe is an  exotic, emerald green elixir.  Hardy perennial. Likes sun or partial shade. Easy.
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Collards - Crucifereae - Georgia Green
Collards are sumptuous as steamed greens and are loaded with vitamins and minerals. In Jamaica they are served highly seasoned with chili peppers. Use your imagination! Easy to grow.
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Echinacea angustifolia - Compositae - Kansas snakeroot
King of the blood purifiers and commonly referred to in traditional North American Native medicine. An incredibly strong immune support herb. All species are perennial and make great garden additions as they are lovely plants. Fresh leaves may be eaten daily as preventative medicine. Echinacea is an excellent alternative to antibiotics. Tricky to germinate. Start early, they may take a month. Pre-chill if possible.
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Echinacea pallida - Compositae - Pale Purple Coneflower
One of the more obscure Echinaceae species with narrower leaves and paler flowers. The only species with white pollen. Strong medicine. Also tricky to start. They say patience is a great virtue.
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Echinacea purpurea - Compositae - Purple Coneflower
Probably the most well known Echinacea species. Tall and stout with wide leaves and large purple, daisy-like flowers. A wonderful immune system ally. We like to keep a gallon jar of Echinacea vinegar going all year, adding fresh leaves, seeds, flower petals and roots to organic apple cider vinegar. Easy to grow. Sow seeds in early Spring or late Fall.
We offer these seeds free from our garden to yours. A sante, to your health!
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Hydrocotyle asiatica Gotu Kola Brahmi
Originally an Indian herb, and possibly the most important rejuvenative in Ayurvedic medicine. Revitalizes brain cells and nerves, increases intelligence, longevity, memory, strengthens adrenals, boosts immunity and purifies the blood. Wow! Grown in the Himalayas by yogis as food for meditation, awakening the crown chakra and balancing the brain hemispheres. Known in Sanskrit as Brahmi as it aids in knowledge of the Supreme Reality. They say to eat three fresh leaves daily to live to be 100 years! A wonderful plant to grow: delicate, pretty and truly medicinal.
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Gingko biloba - Gingkoaceae - Maidenhair Tree
Possibly the oldest known flowering plant.  Majestic, deciduous and primitive. Came into existence a quarter million years ago with fossils confirming its worldwide distribution. It dwindled to near-extinction but was saved by Buddhist priests and re-introduced in the eighteenth century from Japanese and Chinese temple gardens. In Japan the spirit of the Gingko tree ( icho) is believed to be an old woman who watches over nursing mothers. Japanese women worship the trees with their children. Known in China as the classic of herbs for the heart & lungs and to improve circulation & increase longevity. Recent medical studies prove Gingko helpful with patients suffering from stroke, asthma, arthritis & Alzheimers disease. It increases immunity levels and lowers blood cholesterol. Stately growth habit, can grow to 130 with unique foliage featuring bi-lobed leaves that are delicately fan-shaped. Gingko is presently used in North America as a street tree. Makes an excellent bonsai specimen. Temperate and easy from seed.
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Latin Names - The offerings in this section are listed with their Latin name first so that you may become familiar with them, followed by the plant family (Solanaceae, Labiatae etc.) they belong to. The great folk names are from the regions of their origin. Perhaps you will start recognizing plant families, genera and species. It can be quite helpful when trying to identify or locate a particular plant as plant classification is a universal language.

You may also like to understand the hierarchy of the botanical kingdom. At the top are the plant families such as the Solanaceae family that we often refer to. Nicotiana is a genus of the Solanaceae family, and alata and bigelovii are species. Once you understand the basic concept, it becomes much easier to remember. However, at  times the family names change according to new documentation which can be confusing.

 
 
Heimia salicifolia - Lythracea - Sinicuiche - Sun Opener
Divinitory Mexican herb. A fermented elixir of crushed, wilted leaves is said to produce yellow tinted visuals. Current scientific experimentation proves skeptical of the claim, but the laboratory analysis knows nothing of cultural context. At any rate, this hardy, woody perennial is a joy to behold in full flower and we encourage propagation.  Sow tiny seeds on soil surface. Keep moist, warm and well lit.
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Hydrocotyle asiatica ( =Centella asiatica ) Umbelliferae - Gotu Kola
We love this sweetly medicinal, sub tropical creeper. Commonly referred to as Gotu kola though it is known in Sanskrit as Brahmi, an aid to the appreciation of  Supreme Reality. Grown in the Himalayas by yogis as food for meditation, awakening the crown chakra and balancing the brain hemispheres. Originally an Ayurvedic rejuvenative that revitalizes brain cells and nerves, increases intelligence, longevity and memory. Strengthens the adrenals, boosts immunity and purifies the blood. Wow!
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Hypericum perforatum - Hypericeae - St. Johnswort
Delicate tiny-leafed, yellow-flowered perennial herb. Powerful plant ally highly valued  as an anodyne, anti-inflammatory & sedative. Fresh flowering tops make an effective sedative when tinctured in alcohol and the whole fresh plant can be infused in good quality oil to create an anti-bacterial medium. Leave the infusion in the sun for at least a week and the oil will turn a deep red color and pleasantly aromatic. In the past we would wildcraft this herb locally, but those days are gone as are the many patches of St. Johnswort.  It is a good idea to grow this important plant for your family and friends.
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  The Genus Ipomoea - Morning Glories
These attractive and prolific vines have extraterrestrial looking flowers and are associated with healing and magical lore throughout Mexico where they are abundant in number and variety. To germinate: Nick the tough seed coat with a file or soak overnight in warm water. Start indoors or wait until the air and soil temperature are well warmed with nights above 50 degrees F.		  

 
Ipomoea purpurea - Kniolas Purple-Black
Large, very deep purple flowers.
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Ipomoea muricata Lakshmana
Rare, perennial vine native to Asia with white funnel-shaped flowers. Known as an aphrodisiac. varieties. (One Ounce or One Pound also available)
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Flying Saucers......striking rare cultivar, white with blue stripes
(Seed Packet or available in ounces)
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Lactuca virosa - Asteraceae - Wild Lettuce - Lettuce Opium
Valuable narcotic herb. The attractive blue-green leaves exude a white milky latex known as lactucarium which has sedative qualities.
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Leonurus cardiaca - Labiatae - Motherwort
Lush, delicately foliaged perennial. Matriarch of the mint family. A renowned heart tonic that can be safely used to tonify the heart and ease palpitations. Calming and nourishing to the nervous system. A powerful ally for women, as traditional medicine for graceful hormone balancing. Can regulate hormonal flushing, relieve insomnia, reduce stress thus restoring health. Leaves make an excellent tincture. Motherwort grows wild in moist shady areas, under trees and along streams.
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Leonotis leonurus - Labiatae - Lions Tail - Wilde-dagga
Very attractive perennial bush often used in major landscaping. Brilliant orange, fuzzy flowers cover the plant when it flushes. The dried leaves and flowers are smoked in South Africa by the Hottentots as a euphoriant. Full sun or partial shade. Easy to start from seed or fresh cutting.
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Leonurus sibiricus - Labiatae - Siberian Motherwort - Yi Mu Cao
Uncommon Chinese herb with ornamental foliage and multiple stems bearing sticky, nectar-rich purplish pink flowers. Used as an emmenagogue, nervine and smoked for psychic communion. This plant attracts much attention in our gardens. Generally self seeds. Sow seed lightly, keep warm, moist and well lit.
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Melaleuca alternifolia - Myrtaceae - Tea Tree
Small, attractive Australian tree bearing many delicate, bright green leaves from which the famous antiseptic Tea Tree Oil is extracted. Powerful medicinal! Sow tiny seeds on soil surface, keep warm, moist and well lit.
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Ocimum sanctum - Labiatae - Tulsi - Holy basil
True sacred basil flourishing throughout India, particularly in and around Hindu temple grounds. Spicy, clove scented leaves adorn this very special perennial. Leaves are delicious in salad and an exotic aphrodisiac elixir is created by boiling the leaves with special orchid roots and cardamom. Sounds pretty good! Easy from seed.
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Papaver somniferum - Poppies

Divinely charismatic, opium poppies are some of the loveliest flowers on Earth. Their blue-green foliage & delicate flowers are delightfully sensual. When quiet you can actually hear them open, and as they gracefully wane and drop their petals the garden becomes veiled in a carpet of exceptional color. The ornamental seed capsules will swell, and when dry are splendid for floral arrangement.

The following varieties are all Papaver somniferum. Each 2 gram packet is sold for $5.00 or 5 packets for $22.00. Instructions for sowing are included with each order.
 

Persian White
Showy white flowers, huge pods & high alkaloid content
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Frosted Salmon
Striking salmon rose, edges fade beautifully with age
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Hen & Chickens
Quite a curiosity, lilac flowers with a main seed pod surrounded by a halo of smaller secondary pods
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Maxi Pod
Single blue flowers with very large, elongated pods
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Lavender Poppy
Very pretty, single lavender flowers with black markings
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Grow Some Poppies, Save Your Seed & Share It With Friends!
Traditional use of Papaver is ancient, dating back thousands of years and covering a vast geographical area. This particular species of poppy produces some of the most beneficial and revered pain medicine in the world, as well as a powerful aphrodisiac. Volumes have been written & dedicated to this interesting ethnobotanical information.

Papaver seeds are legal to purchase though you may want to check your particular state to obtain the legal status for actually growing them. Sad but true.

  
 
Passiflora incarnata - Passifloraceae - Purple Passionflower
Native to North America. A vigorous perennial passion flower vine that spreads prodigiously by root runners that die back when it freezes. Richly colorful, medicinal species with many Native uses.  It is a soothing sedative, particularly beneficial in cases of insomnia. It is also an anodyne, nervine and diuretic. Currently popular as it  contains harmine and harmaline. Seeds need nicking and/or soaking to germinate.
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Peganum harmala - Zygophyllaceae - Syrian Rue - Harmel
Small, rather inconspicuous desert-type plant with a rich history of commercial trade and ethnomedicine. Seeds are the source of the famed Turkish Red Dye. In India, Morocco & Persia Syrian Rue is well known and used as an aphrodisiac, narcotic and emmenagogue. Seeds are smoked and burned as incense and numerous mention is made of harmel smoke being employed for protection against the 'evil eye'. There is speculation that Peganum harmala is the original Aryan entheogen. Currently popular as a MAO inhibitor. Noxious Weed Control Act prohibits shipment of viable seed within California.The seed we offer has not been treated in any way.
(Sow seed lightly...do not overwater...sensitive to wet soil & frost)
(Viable & Non-Viable (for dye purposes) seed available in oz or lbs)
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Psychotria viridis - Rubiaceae - Chacruna - Amiruca Panga
A handsome plant in the coffee family with large, deep-green glossy leaves. Tryptamine rich leaves make this species one of the most often used additives to yaje. Be patient if you purchase these seeds, they can be slow to germinte. Sow 1/4 inch deep in sterile mix, keep warm, moist and well lit. Bottom heat is excellent but watch to prevent drying out.
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Salvia apiana - Labiatae - White Sage
Large, very aromatic shrub highly esteemed  for ceremony. The dry leaves are burned and used  primarily for purification. White sage is almost always used in the sweat lodge in North America where the thick smoke is thought to carry prayers to the Creator.
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Silybum marianum - Compositae - Milk Thistle
A potent annual herb of traditional use known for its antioxidant activity. The plant itself can reach 6 feet with large spiny, deep-green leaves & outrageous purple flowers. As a galactogogue it is a nursing mothers ally, promoting milk secretion. (A number of the plants we have offered over the years turned out to have galactogogue properties. Seems like Mother Nature wants to be sure lots of babies get breastfed).The white markings on the Silybum foliage supposedly come from the Virgin Mary herself. Seeds are an ancient antidote to liver poisoning and in contemporary herbalism more generally used as a liver cleanse. We encourage you to grow your own milk thistle plants, harvest the seed & tincture them yourself. When seedheads have matured, gather & store. After a few days tap the heads to release the dry seeds.
(Available Seed Packets & Ounces. Seed can easily be sown directly in the ground when warm.)
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Sophora secundiflora - Leguminosae - Mescal Bean
Choice evergreen shrub or small tree known for thousands of years in the Southwest as the foundation of the ritual Red Bean Cult. The beans, when ground into powder, were taken in a drink from the agave plant called mescal, hence the name Mescal Bean. Glossy, finely divided compound leaves and impressive floral display with grape scented flowers drooping like wisteria. Thrives in hot sun and alkaline soil.

Seeds Are Extremely Toxic!
(To Germinate: Nick, Soak and keep warm)
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Tithonia rotundifolia - Mexican Sunflower
Flowers named for Tithonius, lover of Aurora, the Goddess of dawn. This plant is a very strong annual with gorgeous velvety green leaves and brilliant red-orange flower heads that appear from July through frost. Provides dramatic color in the garden as well as becoming a prime attraction for Monarch butterflies. Heat and drought tolerant. Loves the sun, and soil that’s not too rich.
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Urtica dioica - Urticaceae - Stinging Nettles
Don't be frightened by the common name for this amazing perennial plant. Though it does sting, the benefits are worth the temporary aggravation. Nettles are naturally rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, silicon, boron, zinc, chromium, manganese, iron, chlorophyll and copper. They make great nourishing teas, vinegars and oils and love to grow in semi-shaded, naturally moist areas. The foliage can be dried, brewed and fed to plants also. Seeds are easy to start and once established can provide years of wonderful nutrients.
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