Two-lobed gourd, one small chamber with a narrow neck attached to the lower round lobe. Grown on the mountain slopes of Sonora, Mexico. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles, drinking canteens and musical […]
Lagenaria Siceraria ( Mayo Deer Dance Rattle White Flowered Gourd )
Gourd shape ranges from tear drop to short handled dipper type. Used to make traditional rattles for the Deer Dance. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles, drinking canteens and musical instruments. They can […]
Lagenaria Siceraria ( Mayo Bilobal White Flowered Gourd )
Ornamental gourd with two lobes, one small, one medium sized. Grown near the Mayo River in Sonora, Mexico. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles, drinking canteens and musical instruments. They can be carved, […]
Laeliocattleya Trick or Treat ( Trick or Treat Orchid. )
Epiphytic orchid with two oval leaves (to 4 inches), and cylindrical pseudobulbs. The dramatic flowers appear in spring, on short racemes. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and filtered light in summer, full light and […]
Laelia xanthina ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with single, blue-green leaves to 12 inches, and club-shaped pseudobulbs. 2 to 6 flowers appear on racemes (to 10 inches) in spring and summer. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full light and […]
Laelia purpurata ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with leathery, oblong leaves to 12 inches,and slender pseudobulbs. 6 inch across flowers appear on racemes (to 12 inches), in early summer Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full […]
Laelia majalis ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with single, rigid leaves (to 6 inches), and thick pseudobulbs. Flowers appear on stems (to 8 inches) in early summer, occasionaly in pairs. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full light and less […]
Laelia crispa ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with leathery leaves to 12 inches, and compressed pseudobulbs. 2 or 3 flowers (4 inches across) appear on racemes in summer. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full light […]
Laelia autumnalis ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with leathery, lance-shaped leaves (to 8 inches), and oblong pseudobulbs. 2.5 inch flowers appear on long racemes (to 39 iinches) in winter. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture […]
Lactuca sativa ( Winter Density Lettuce )
‘Winter Density’ is a butterhead lettuce which is generally ready for harvest 65 days after sowing. It is a short romaine type with an upright habit and densely packed, dark green leaves. Bolt resistant. Start from seed 4 to 6 […]
