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Phylica pubescens | Featherhead | Flannel Flower


Phylica pubescens Featherhead Flannel Flower 1

Phylica pubescens Featherhead Flannel Flower 2

Phylica pubescens Featherhead Flannel Flower 3

Phylica pubescens Featherhead Flannel Flower 4

Phylica pubescens Featherhead Flannel Flower 5
Phylica pubescens | Featherhead | Flannel Flower

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This is Phylica pubescens, also known as Featherhead, veerkoppie and Flannel Flower. This plant demands attention in any garden. It is very rare and hardly ever available for sale. Phylica pubescens must be grown in the full sun where it will grow 3 or 4 feet tall. The flowers that form at the end of every branch have a faint smell of cinnamon. This plant is great at providing food for bees. USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 10




Phyllanthus acidus | Chermai | Otaheite & Malay & Tahitian Gooseberry


Phyllanthus acidus Chermai Otaheite Malay Tahitian Gooseberry 1

Phyllanthus acidus Chermai Otaheite Malay Tahitian Gooseberry 2

Phyllanthus acidus Chermai Otaheite Malay Tahitian Gooseberry 3

Phyllanthus acidus Chermai Otaheite Malay Tahitian Gooseberry 4

Phyllanthus acidus Chermai Otaheite Malay Tahitian Gooseberry 5
Phyllanthus acidus | Chermai | Otaheite & Malay & Tahitian Gooseberry

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These seeds were collected from Phyllanthus acidus, also known as Chermai, Otaheite Gooseberry, Malay Gooseberry, Tahitian Gooseberry Tree. This tree likes to live in full sun where it can grow up to 40 feet tall. The red blossoms bloom repeatedly throughout the year. The tree or shrub produces yellow fruit that is small sour and tart. The perfect flavor for making a sweetened drink or to make many different desserts. USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12.




Phyllanthus emblica | Amla | Indian Gooseberry | Malacca Tree


Phyllanthus emblica Amla Indian Gooseberry Malacca Tree 1

Phyllanthus emblica Amla Indian Gooseberry Malacca Tree 2

Phyllanthus emblica Amla Indian Gooseberry Malacca Tree 3

Phyllanthus emblica Amla Indian Gooseberry Malacca Tree 4

Phyllanthus emblica Amla Indian Gooseberry Malacca Tree 5
Phyllanthus emblica | Amla | Indian Gooseberry | Malacca Tree

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These seeds were collected from Phyllanthus emblica, also known as Amla, Emblic Myrobalan, Indian Gooseberry, and Malacca Tree. This plant likes to live in full sun where it can grow to about 30 feet high. The yellowish green blossoms are on display from late winter until early spring. These blossoms give way to a spherical fruit of the same color. This fruit is used in a variety of ways. In Buddhism this tree is used for achieving enlightenment. USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.








Pithecellobium dulce | Madras Thorn | Manilla Tamarind | Camachile


Pithecellobium dulce Madras Thorn Manilla Tamarind Camachile 1

Pithecellobium dulce Madras Thorn Manilla Tamarind Camachile 2

Pithecellobium dulce Madras Thorn Manilla Tamarind Camachile 3

Pithecellobium dulce Madras Thorn Manilla Tamarind Camachile 4

Pithecellobium dulce Madras Thorn Manilla Tamarind Camachile 5
Pithecellobium dulce | Madras Thorn | Manilla Tamarind | Camachile

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These seeds were collected from Pithecellobium dulce, also known as Madras Thorn, camachile, Manilla Tamarind, blackbead, sweet Inga, and monkeypod. This tree likes to live in full sun where it can grow up to 50 feet high. The greenish white, cream, and tan blossoms are very fragrant and out from late winter until early spring where they attract a lot of birds, bees, and butterflies. The seedpods have a sweet and sour pulp that is collected and eaten raw, used to make a lemonade type of drink, or boiled and used in desserts. The seeds are also eaten or used as animal fodder. An edible oil is also obtained from the seed and it it used to cook and make soap. The bark has tannins and can be used to either make a yellow dye or gum. USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.




Pittosporum crassifolium | Karo | Stiffleaf Cheesewood


Pittosporum crassifolium Karo Stiffleaf Cheesewood 1

Pittosporum crassifolium Karo Stiffleaf Cheesewood 2

Pittosporum crassifolium Karo Stiffleaf Cheesewood 3

Pittosporum crassifolium Karo Stiffleaf Cheesewood 4

Pittosporum crassifolium Karo Stiffleaf Cheesewood 5
Pittosporum crassifolium | Karo | Stiffleaf Cheesewood

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This is Pittosporum crassifolium, also known as stiffleaf cheesewood, and Karo. This New Zealand native can tolerate high winds and salt spray. This plant can be trained to grow as a shrub, or a tree that grows to a maximum height of 25 feet. The round hairy leaves are green with a grey smokey tint to them and the beautiful red flowers are attractive and fragrant. A blue dye can be made from the seeds. This drought tolerant plant likes to live in full sun or partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11








Pittosporum eugenioides | Lemonwood Tree | Tarata


Pittosporum eugenioides Lemonwood Tree Tarata 1

Pittosporum eugenioides Lemonwood Tree Tarata 2

Pittosporum eugenioides Lemonwood Tree Tarata 3

Pittosporum eugenioides Lemonwood Tree Tarata 4
Pittosporum eugenioides | Lemonwood Tree | Tarata

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This is Pittosporum eugenioides, also known as Lemonwood tree, and Tarata. This tree is highly sought after for its fragrance. The Maori of New Zealand have been using this tree to make scented oils and other products. The leaves and flowers can be crushed up to produce the most wonderful smell. Many people use this tree as a screen because it grows very fast, is an evergreen, and can easily be trained as a shrub or a tree. USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11.




Pittosporum tobira | Cheesewood | Japanese Mock Orange


Pittosporum tobira Cheesewood Japanese Mock Orange 1

Pittosporum tobira Cheesewood Japanese Mock Orange 1

Pittosporum tobira Cheesewood Japanese Mock Orange 2

Pittosporum tobira Cheesewood Japanese Mock Orange 3

Pittosporum tobira Cheesewood Japanese Mock Orange 4
Pittosporum tobira | Cheesewood | Japanese Mock Orange

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These seeds were collected from Pittosporum tobira, also known as Cheesewood, and Japanese Mock Orange. This sweet smelling shrub, which can also be trained as a tree, likes to live in sun to partial shade where it can get up to 30 feet tall. The white blossoms are out from late winter through the middle of the spring. USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10.