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Root Beer Plant, Acuyo, False Kava-Kava. Close relative of Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava), and Piper nigrum (Black Pepper), this herb originated from Tropical America and grows also in the South Pacific. Large-leaved perennial, known for its leaves, which are used for their spicy aromatic scent and flavor, some liken to root beer, others to anise-clove. This species is easily identified by its huge leaves which can grow over a foot long in older specimens. The leaves are chopped and used for flavoring, as well as used whole, as wrappings for meats, tamales, etc. P. auritum is very often confused with Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava), and probably has some similar effects.
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Royal poinciana - one of the most popular tropical trees covered with bright red orchid-like flowers from late winter through early summer. A must for any tropical garden, this tree however requires space since it spreads its branches 30-40 ft wide or more.
"The Royal Poinciana is one of the most spectacular flowering trees in the USA, and probably among the top 10 on this planet. In full bloom, it is like a regal elephant caparisoned in red and yellow brilliance." (Larry M. Schokman, The Kampong, National Tropical Botanic Garden)
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Canistel, Eggfruit. Easy to grow, sweet exotic fruit. These plants are seedlings (planted 2021) from Bruce variety, fruiting size.
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Pouteria campechiana - Canistel, the curious heart-shaped Egg Super-Fruit.

Magana originated from El Salvador. Excellent flavor, Cuban favorite. Extra large fruit, early season. Fruit has rough, brown skin, red to orange pulp. National fruit of Cuba.
Var. Magana is a compact grower, can be grown in container, good for small yard.

Yellow Mussaenda - evergreen! Golden star shaped blooms are surrounded by creamy yellow bracts. Large sepals in palest yellow-white and small yellow corollas. It likes partial to full sun and moist, freely draining soil. It can be propagated by cuttings. An ever-blooming, small, evergreen shrub excellent in containers. It blooms especially well during the warm months. Grow it in light shade to full sun, and you will be delighted by its bright splash of color for many months each year. This variety is less cold sensitive, unlike other mussaendas. It can take light frost.

Tropical Guava Ruby Supreme. Considered by many to be one of the best guavas for the home garden. This highly productive cultivar produces pear-shaped, yellow skinned guavas with thick, pink flesh. Lower in pectin than other varieties, this variety is superior for eating out-of-hand or processing into juice. In spite of its common name, the tree is cold hardy for a tropical fruit. Very reliable, heavy producer. Will fruit in container.
Ruby Supreme and Barbie Pink guava are very similar, but Barbie pink is much larger and not as dark of a pink color.
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Flowering Pomegranate - Double Flower 2-3" wide, like a carnation. Can be grown as a houseplant or as a small tree/shrub as an eye-stopper specimen in your garden.
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Blackberry jam fruit, Jasmin de rosa - fragrant white flowers and edible fruit that tastes like blackberry jam! Rare exotic that will fruit in a container. Kids love the fruit!
This unique compact plant, perfect for container culture, combines features of a fragrant flower and tasty desert fruit. Originally from Central and South America, this rare tropical small evergreen tree bears fruit which tastes like fresh Blackberry jam. Many claim that it is even better than preserves. Closely related to the gardenia, its flowers are sweetly fragrant. This relatively hardy tropical has attractive foliage and can be grown in a container as well as in the ground. Produces as many as 25 to 30 fruits at a time. Since it blooms for a few months in the fall and winter, fruiting and flowering can be enjoyed when many other plants are dormant. Large tubular white flowers that attract nocturnal moths.
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Giant Potato tree. Showy fast growing specimen tree of small to medium size. This plant grows quickly into a bushy tree of 15 feet in height and 15' wide. The leaves are large, lobed and prickly. Flowers are fragrant and change their color from white to pink to lavender. This tree is a great choice if you need to create shade over your driveway within just a few months!
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