Common Name
and Description

Parmentiera cereifera

Candle Stick Tree- Tropical tree producing thousands of long thin (up to 12") yellow fruits from its trunk and branches. Fruits are edible and the tree is a commonly planted ornamental, both for its exotic fruit and its beautiful flowers. #641 more info...

Passiflora actinia

Passion Fruit - This passion fruit/flower species bears orante flowers sharing a casual resemblance to P. edulis. Fruits are 4-6", with a delicious, fragrant pulp. This species is sometimes cultivated in parts of South America. Hardy to the low-mid 20's (F). Fast-growing vine. Limited quantities available, 5 seeds per pack. #969

Passiflora caerulea

Blue Passion Flower - Very hardy passion flower vine to 10F. Fast-growing, vigorous vine produces beautiful white/blue flowers with a strong fruity-minty scent much like feijoa pulp. Flowers are followed by medium sized orange fruit with edible pulp. Easy to grow. #110 more info...

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop, Apricot Vine - The hardiest Passion Flower vine, the Maypop can survive temperatures to -10F. Deciduous vines grow to 10-20ft and bloom ornate, frilly, purple-white flowers with the classic passion flower look. Flowers are followed my small, egg-like edible fruit with a mild flavor resembling guava. Vines will die back during winters and regrow from roots the following year. #999

Passiflora jamesonii

Coral Pink Passion Flower - Beautiful pink-purple flowered passion flower vine. Flowers are followed by medium sized, yellow ripening fruits similar to the Banana Passion Fruit. Edibility is unknown, though fruits have a pleasant, perfumy scent. Reasonably hardy, will stand short frosts. A number of popular varieties are derived from this species. #152

Passiflora ligularis

Sweet Granadilla - One of the better tasting of the passion fruits, produces yellow colored fruits to 3-5" with sweet flavored pulp. Vine is subtropical and will stand mild frosts. Fast-growing. Limited availability, 5 seeds per pack. #929 more info...

Passiflora maliformis

Sweet Calabash - 2-3", round, yellow skinned passion fruit with delicious, fruity-flavored orange pulp. This species is one of the best tasting of the passion fruits and is cultivated in parts of Central and South America. Fast-growing vine with ornate blue-red flowers. #975

Passiflora quadrangularis

Giant Granadilla - Fast-growing vine bearing huge fruits, up to a foot long, with a sweet edible, passion-fruit-like pulp. Vine is hardy to about 28-32F. Large flowers are highly ornate, colored red, blue, and purple. Pulp is eaten fresh or used in drinks. #944 more info

Passiflora sp.

More ornamental Passiflora's are available on our Tropical Vines page.

Phyllanthus emblica

Emblic - A prolific tree bearing 1-2", translucent fruits with a highly acidic pulp. The fruits are esteemed in India and parts of Southeast Asia and often sold in markets, usually flavored with sugar. Trees are hardy to short freezes and can withstand temperatuers in excess of 115F. #979

Phyllanthus niuri

Jarmala, Quebra Pedra - A short (2-3ft), annual herb with numerous medicinal uses. Pretty much all parts of the plant have been used medicinally, from treatments for jaundice to a topical healing aid and possbile anti-viral use. The little plant has yellow flowers followed by very small fruits. Rare and infrequently grown. #1530

Physalis alkekengi

Winter Cherry, Chinese Lantern - A beautiful ornamental and edible fruit, the Winter Cherry (often labeled as an ornamental--Chinese Lantern), bears small, ground cherry-like fruits that are both edible and medicinal. The ripe fruits have a variety of uses and the bright orange-red husk that develops around the fruits makes the plant a stand-out ornamental. Hardy to 0-10F, and can be grown as an annual. more info... #1503

Physalis ixocarpa 'Purple'

Purple Tomatillo - Medium sized, purple colored fruit closely related to the tomato. Fully ripe fruits are eaten raw, much like tomatoes. The unripe fruits are commonly used in chilis and salsas. Easily grown container plant, or as an annual. #656 more info...

Physalis subglabrata

Purple Smooth Ground Cherry - Sometimes classified as a purple tomatillo, fruits are very similar to the purple version of the common tomatillo. Shrubby annual or perennial grows to 2-4ft. Fruits ripen to purple and are enclosed in a husk. #1566

Physalis sp.

Giant Ground Cherry - A large growing and large-fruiting ground cherry with unknown species parentage. Plants grow to 3-4ft and fruits grow on the large size for ground cherries, up to and a bit over an inch. Fruits have a great pineapple-tomato flavor. Grow as an annual or perennial. #1536

Pimenta dioica

Allspice - Beautiful tree produces small scented berries whose seeds are dried and used as a spice. Allspice is named for its smell which is akin to a mix of all spices. Medium sized tree. Foliage is highly scented as well. Hardy to about 28-30F. 6 seeds per pack. #132 more info...

Psidium friedrichsthalium

Costa Rican Guava, Cas - Fragrant, juicy, yellow fleshed guava with an acidic flavor. Eat fresh or use in drinks, desserts, and flavorings. Grows on a small tree, will take mild frosts, but generally prefers a subtropical or tropical climate. The Costa Rican Guava is a particularly fragrant and little grown guava which deserves further cultivation. #191 more info...

Psidium guajava

Small Mexican Guava - Seeds are from a 1-2", soft guava popular in parts of Mexico. Fruits ripen to yellow, occasionally with touches of red. Flesh is creamy yellow, highly fragrant, soft and juicy, with a classic tropical guava flavor. #1584 more info...

Psidium guajava 'Thai'

Thai Guava - Seeds are from a , 3-4", green skinned and white fleshed guava. The Thai Guava is a bit drier than other guava's, with an excellent tasting and crunchier texture packed with white pulp. Small tree, hardy to 29F, prefers warm climates for flowering and fruiting. Easily grown container plant for the house or greenhouse. #988 more info...

Psidium guineense

Brazilian Guava - Small guava, with a tart but distinctive flavor sometimes likened to strawberries. It can be eaten out of hand, but is often made into jellies and preserves. It is fairly hardy and does well in both tropical and subtropical climates. #161 more info...

Punica granatum 'Dwarf'

Dwarf Pomegranate - Seeds are from a dwarf variety, growing to 4-6ft. Fruits are red-skinned, pulp is pink-red, good flavored. Can be eaten fresh, but is sometimes juiced or used in making preserves. The juice can also act as a dye. Trees withstand intense heat, drought, and cold temperatures as low as 15F. This variety is particularly great for container culture. 10 seeds per pack. #905 more info...

Punica granatum 'Yellow'

Pomegranate 'Yellow' - Seeds are from a yellow-skinned variety originally from Australia. Skin is yellow with red splotches, pulp is pink-red, good flavored. Can be eaten fresh, but is sometimes juiced or used in making preserves. The juice can also act as a dye. Trees withstand intense heat, drought, and cold temperatures as low as 15F. #742 more info...

Rhus integrifolia

Lemonade Berry - Small shrubby bush native to coastal scrublands of Southern California and Baja. Produces a small, oblong, red berry that can be made into a sour, refreshing drink. Tolerates some frost but may defoliate. Grows in most soils and in a container. #657 more info...

Rollinia mucosa

Biriba - Large yellow skinned fruit usually weighing several pounds. Flesh is creamy white, with an excellent sweet-cream flavor. Tree is small or medium sized, will stand brief frosts. Cherimoya and sugar apple relative. Four seeds per pack. more info... #634