Tropical Plant Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant For Sale In Laredo

* The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. * Araucaria araucana (commonly called the monkey puzzle tree, monkey tail tree, Chilean pine, or pehuen) is an evergreen tree growing to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a 2 metres (7 ft) trunk diameter.

A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl. * Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial in the Mediterranean and a perennial elsewhere...

* It is native to western North America, including British Columbia and much of the western United States. * Often cultivated for its edible fruit in N. * Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality.

It grows to 1.5 m (5 ft) and is a popular ornamental plant in cold temperate regions, valued for its profuse spring blossom and exceptional winter hardiness. * Prunus tenella Batsch, Dwarf Russian Almond , is a species of deciduous shrubs in the genus...

* This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC. * The seeds are very small but easy to harvest and very nutritious. * It is an important crop for subsistence farmers in Africa.

* Prunus mume , commonly known as ume or Japanese apricot , or Chinese plum is a species of Asian plum in the family Rosaceae . It is native to China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Fruits may be harvested for use in making jams and preserves.

Wu Wei Zi is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is considered to be a substitute for ginseng and is said to be a tonic for both the male and the female sex organs.

* It is a small tree, 8–12 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter and a dense, spreading canopy. * The fruit is a drupe similar to a small peach , 1.5–2.5 cm diameter, from yellow to orange, often tinged red on the side most exposed to the sun;...

It is dioecious , with male and female cones on separate plants, which are wind pollinated. Alpina , Vitosha , Bulgaria . The seeds are dispersed when birds eat the cones, digesting the fleshy scales and passing the hard seeds in their droppings.

The poor taste is probably due, at least in part, to the presence of tannins. These can be removed by soaking the seed in water for a few days, changing the soak water regularly. It is an evergreen tree growing up to 15 metres tall.

* Vaccinium arboreum ( Sparkleberry or Farkleberry ) is a species of Vaccinium native to the southeastern United States , from southern Virginia west to southeastern Missouri , and south to Florida and eastern Texas .

* It is native to south-east Queensland with two small disjunct populations in northern Queensland's World Heritage listed Wet Tropics. * Seed - raw, cooked or ground into a powder.

The fruits ( hips ) of Nootka rose are somewhat bitter but edible. It has light green paired leaflets with toothed edges and sharp spines on the bottom. This plant is native to Western North America where it grows in moist openings and less often on open...

It has been used to make baskets, mats, ropes and as an ornament on bows, arrows etc. * Oregon cherry or Bitter cherry ( Prunus emarginata ) is a species of Prunus native to western North America , from British Columbia south to California , and east...

* When the fruit is in a state described as incipient decay,the stage when the flesh turns from white to brown it becomes very soft and is quite sweet with an absolutely delicious flavour that somewhat resembles a luscious tropical fruit.

* The fruit turns sweeter and so tastes best after a frost. A slow-growing shrub in the wild, it can sometimes become a small tree up to 9 metres tall. This species is able to succeed in poor soils and to become established on exposed broken ground, it...

It is a light-demanding species, requiring full sun to grow well. A very valuable timber tree, it is used for furniture making, veneer etc. * Native to Europe and Asia, long a source of valued timber and thin-shelled, edible nuts; compound leaves, rounded,...

The fruit is edible but not as well known for its jelly and pie making as its cousin Cydonia . Very harsh and acid raw but fragrant when cooked, imparting a strong pleasant flavour to jams and jellies, it is especially good cooked with apples in apple...

The scientific name, akebia, is a Latinization of the Japanese name for species Akebia quinata: akebi (??). * Valued more as a novelty, the fruit looks somewhat like a deep-purple coloured sausage.

* When found in a truly wild situation this species is considered to be an indication of primary woodland. * Sorbus torminalis ( syn. * White flowers in May in loose clusters to 4", followed by 1/2" brown fruits, edible when overripe, formerly used in...

* 2" white or pale pink flowers in small clusters in summer. * The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bio-active compounds.

The seed, or the oil from the seed are normally used. * Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt . * Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated...

* The nuts make an excellent dessert. * A poultice made from the bark is used to close cuts and wounds. * American hazelnut prefers full sun for best growth and development. * It is planted by wildlife enthusiasts to attract and keep game in an area.

The extract consists of about 65–80% silymarin (a flavonolignan complex) and 20–35% fatty acids, including linoleic acid. The spiny bracts on the flower head were eaten in the past like globe artichoke, and the stems (after peeling) can be soaked...

* Umbellularia californica is a large tree native to coastal forests of California and slightly extended into Oregon .

* Running serviceberry is a deciduous, early-flowering, stoloniferous shrub which typically suckers and spreads to form thickets. It usually grows to only 3-5' tall and features 5-petaled, showy, white flowers in drooping clusters which appear before...

* Although only 4 - 8mm long, it's fruit has been suggested as a substitute for the true olive, Olea europaea. * Succeeds in most soils. * Tolerates dry sites. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil.