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  1. Indian Trumpet Flower Oroxylum indicum

    Indian Trumpet Flower

    Indian trumpet tree grows well in warm tropical and subtropical regions with moderate rainfall. Has a tall erect trunk with large podded fruits that hang down from bare branches. The Thai and Laotian names of these vegetable pods are “Tree Tongue” or “Sky Tongue,” describing the shape of these...

  2. Niger Seed Guizotia abyssinica

    Niger seed is an erect, annual dicotyledonous plant that develops yellow flowers that produce shiny black seeds. In Ethiopia, India, and Myanmar, it is primarily grown as an oilseed crop, but also produced to sell to various countries as wild bird seed.

  3. Nematicidal Marigold Tagetes minuta

    Peruvian Black Mint

    This marigold has very small (hence the species "minuta"), white tubular flowers and the maintenance and care is similar to other Tagetes spp. The leaves havea complex but pleasant aroma. Itis known as Huacatay in Peru and is used in culinary dishes. In addition,the plant is also touted as an...

  4. Mustard Brassica rapa subsp. Trilocularis

    Mustard is another cultivar of Brassica rapa, a species of vegetable that includes a wide range of subspecies including turnips, bok choy, napa cabbage, among many others. Its preparation methods are similar to choy sum and its growing conditions are similar to mustard greens. Similar to other...

  5. Cotton Gossypium hirsutum

    This cotton is: pest resistant, tolerant of variable conditions (low water), and highly productive. Can be pruned after harvest for new growth/production. If taken care of, can produce for 2+ yrs as a short term perrenial. Used for making thread for clothing.

  6. Moonflower Ipomea alba

    Often called moonflower or moon vine, Ipomoea alba is only one of many different plants commonly called “Moonflower.” It is a species of morning glory native to the Americas but naturalized throughout the world. A perennial long-stemmed woody vine, moonflower produces fragrant white or pink...

  7. Cape Gooseberry Physalis peruviana

    Peruvian groundcherry

    Cape gooseberry is a Solanaceous plant related to tomatillo and chinese lantern. The plant is perennial in the tropics and grown as an annual in temperate climates Unripe fruits are green and develop a golden-orange hue when ready for consumption. When ripe, gooseberries should fall upon shaking...

  8. Mexican Sunflower Tithonia rotundifolia

    Ashrub with large green leaves and dark orange flowers. Plant height isshorter thanT. diversifolia. It is often introduced for its attractive flowers and itgrows about 1m tall. It grows in most soils and is moderately resistant to drought.Provide well-drained soil in full sun. Stake if necessary...

  9. Edible Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum coronarium

    Any type of chrysanthemum flowers can be blanched, then the petals removed and added to your favorite dish. This is easiest with large petaled varieties of mums. Use only the petals, since the flower base is usually very bitter. You can also make wine from chrysanthemum flowers. Traditionally...

  10. Holy Basil Ocimum tenuiflorum

    Similar planting, care, maintenance, and use as Sweet Basil. Can cross-breed with Sweet Basil as well. Holy Basil has some different culinary uses, primarily in stir fried dishes.