Laurel Greenbrier Smilax Laurifolia5 Seeds The greenbriar is an evergreen vine that is native to Florida & many surrounding states. It does flower very tiny white flowers in the late Springtime. Dark Blue / Purple berries follow and continue to hang on the vine through winter. It is said that the ‘grapes’ are edible, but very astringent. I popped on in my mouth, chewed, and asked “What is astringent?” My face changed to a yucky frown and papa said yep, that is astringent. The vines are viscous! Some prickles may be over 1 cm long! Although it is annoying and skin piercing to clear out, AKA Blaspheme vine. We keep the ‘thickets’ around the perimeter of our property to hinder deer & trespassers. These vines are not picky – they grow in the lowest, wettest bogs and at the very top of dry sand hills. Deer, Squirrels, Rabbits, Black Bear, Opossums & Birds love to eat the dark blue / purple berries in the winter-time. These seeds were harvested February 2023 Seed Starting Soak seeds in warm water overnight Direct sow seeds once temps reach 70+ Deg F OR Start in Pots with greenhouse or grow lights Seeds will start to sprout within 2-4 months After plant is established, a orange / yellow tuber will form and the vine will start to grow more branches & will come back if cut. Shipping Orders $10+ ship USPS Ground with Tracking for FREE! Orders under $10 ship with a USPS Stamp. There is not any tracking, but delivery is within 7-10 business days. Fresh from our farm to your door! All items we sell are hand picked & processed by us, then sent farm-direct to you. Our Farm is located in the sand hills of the Florida Panhandle on 18 Acres. We specialize in helpful and healing herbs, seeds and natural wood products. No pesticides or artificial fertilizers have ever been used. Organic farming practices only.
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10 Seeds CAMPHOR TREE Laurel Cinnamomum Camphora Camphorwood White Flower Black.
Camphora officinarum is a species of evergreen tree that is commonly known under the names camphor tree, camphorwood or camphor laure
10 CAMPHOR TREE Laurel Cinnamomum Camphora Camphorwood White Flower Black Seeds
Camphor Trees are the source of camphor, & is uséd for its oils uséd in many things. They are also uséd for their timber that has decorative red & yellow striping is uséd to make cabinets & other display pieces.
Texas Mountain Laurel Sophora secundiflora 15 Seeds
Texas Mountain Laurel Sophora secundiflora 15 Seeds Texas mountain laurel or mescal bean is an evergreen, usually multi-trunked shrub or small tree ranging from just a few feet tall to more than 30 ft. in height, though its usual height at maturity is 10-15 ft. The dense, dark green, and glossy compound leaves are composed of 7-9 shiny, leathery leaflets that are rounded on the ends. The leaflets are up to 2 inches or more long, tapering more gradually to the base than to the tip, and arranged along an axis terminated by a single leaflet. The bluish lavender flowers, in 3-7 in. drooping clusters, are very showy and fragrant. The fruit is a semi-woody pod with bright red poisonous seeds. Young fruits are large, thick, leathery pods that appear brownish gray because of a layer of silky pubescence, which gives the pods a silvery luster. The fruits mature in mid to late summer and they persist on the plant through the winter. The seeds are usually deep red but can be orangish red to almost maroon. They are also very hard. Sophora secundiflora is very popular as a native evergreen ornamental tree within its range, valued for its handsome, dark green foliage and lush early spring blooms. It is drought-tolerant, prefers rocky limestone soil, and is native from central Texas west to New Mexico and south to San Luis Potosi in Mexico. Like many woody plants native to rocky soils, it is slow growing. The fragrance of Texas mountain laurel flowers is reminiscent of artificial grape products. The brilliant, lacquer red seeds were valued by indigenous people for ornament and ceremonial use. The seeds were used to make necklaces. Texas Mountain Laurel occurs in south-central and western Texas, New Mexico, and southward in Mexico to San Luis Potosí. It is typically found on slopes, between 1,000 and 5,000 feet in elevation. It grows on brushy slopes and open plains. Common in limestone soils. It is in the legume family. It bears a resemblance to the mountain laurel (which is in the rhododendron family) because of its shrubby, rounded form, evergreen leaves and clusters of showy flowers. Although Mescal Bean is another common name for the plant, it bears no relation to the Agave species used to make the spirit mezcal. This species is often cultivated in warm regions for the shiny, evergreen foliage and large showy flowers. It has a slow growth rate and is drought tolerant. It prefers to grow in well-drained alkaline soils. It is deer resistant. The colorful flowers attract butterflies. Zones 7-11. Growing Instructions Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat.Soak the seed in water for several hours.The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.Put the seeds on the soil.Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.Water the seeds.Place the pots in an area in full sun or part shade. The seeds germinate in 1-4 weeks.When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.