Nicandra physalodes

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  1. frogesque

    frogesque Gardener

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    Nicandra physalodes
    Shoofly Plant, Apple of Peru 'Black Pod'

    A few of these turned up in compost out of an old heap, I thought they were weeds but kept one to identify it. Flowers are short lived (2 days or so) but fully opened they are up to 2.5" across and there's a good succession through out summer. Plant is up to 4 foot tall.

    I've harvested some pods with loads of seeds in that are now nicely dried and rattling so if anybody would like to try something a little different e-mail me and I'll give my address to send an SAE to.

    First 6 to reply will get a pod so get cracking!

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    Fruit body:

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    With the papery calyx pushed back showing the berry inside:

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    [ 17. December 2005, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: frogesque ]
     
  2. Fran

    Fran Gardener

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    I'd love to try it. Lovely flower, and interesting seed pod. E-mail me your address, and I'll send a stamped addressed envelope. Want to try some Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias Curassavica)in exchange
     
  3. Marley Farley

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    [​IMG] Hi,
    I would also love to give them a try. pm me your address & I will send a SAE. I have some blue Agapanthus seeds if you would like some. It is the 1metre tall hardy one. Thanks

    [ 18. December 2005, 12:13 PM: Message edited by: Marley Farley ]
     
  4. frogesque

    frogesque Gardener

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    Fran, Marley Farley:

    Thanks for the replies and offers. You have e-mail ;)
     
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