Nicandra spp
Native of western South America, this Solanaceous annual looks like a small shrub, about 3-6’ tall and nearly as wide, dotted with 1” purplish flowers that develop lantern-like fruits used in floral arrangements. The plant is considered poisonous to people and livestock, but is said to be utilized as a food plant. Naturalizes easily. Said to repel flies.
Seeds Per Gram: 713 Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Seed
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