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Brunfelsia pilosa, Manaca root
 Brunfelsia pilosa
Family: Solanaceae
Manaca root
Origin: Amazon
large shrub 5-10 ftsmall shrub 2-5 ftfull sunsemi-shaderegular waterblue/lavender/purple flowerspoisonous or toxicfragrantethnomedicalattracts butterflies, hummingbirdssubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeincuded in CD catalog

This Brunfelsia grows to almost 10 feet tall and are heavily branched. They have long leaves and form flat, five-leaved violet flowers. One of the easiest and most vigorous Brunfelsia species. New growth is characterized by fine hairs and a purple tint. Flowers are a rich purple. Very showy and cold hardy. Sometimes used as an admixture in Ayahuasca brews. The root also has a reputation as an aphrodesiac.


 
Brunfelsia pilosa, Manaca root

Brunfelsia pilosa, Manaca root
Brunfelsia pilosa, Manaca root


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