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Capsicum pubescens

Posted on December 15, 2014 by brave new seed

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This is Capsicum pubescens, a rare chili pepperĀ in North America. Commonly known as Rocoto, Rukutu, Ruqutu, Luqutu, or Locoto chilies, these plants are indigenous to Central and South America. Unlike most other types of Capsicum plants, these chilis are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Adapation and Evolution, Agrobiodiversity, Ecology, Genetic diversity, Plant Profile, Seeds

Hesperoyucca whipplei – a unique symbiotic existence

Posted on December 1, 2014 by brave new seed

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I had never seen the seeds of a yucca before. It was surprising to see a smattering of jet-black seeds with such a contrast to the bare, dusty, cracked tan soil of our local chaparral. The seeds are beautiful, flat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adapation and Evolution, Ecology, Genetic diversity, Plant Profile

Alligator pears at Gardner Elementary School

Posted on December 7, 2013 by brave new seed

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After a rainy day brought our class indoors last week, students at Gardner Elementary were excited to have their first session in the garden this week. Last week, our students had the opportunity to learn about the life-cycle of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden Classes, Plant Profile

The Veritable Mammoth

Posted on June 29, 2013 by brave new seed

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Helianthus – flower of the sunĀ  Sunflowers have been cultivated for many years in the Southwest. It is estimated they were domesticated around 5,000 years ago in North America. Traditionally, seeds were used to grind into meal, which was baked, … Continue reading →

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