From Rio Bavispe in Sonora, Mexico. Adopted by the displaced Kickapoo Indians. Excellent low desert variety. An annual bean that was first cultivated in the Southwest by the Hohokam Indians, and is particularly adapted to low desert conditions. In the […]
Phaseolus acutifolius ( Cumpas Tepary Bean )
A popular staple food of the Sonoran region of Mexico, found in the regions markets. An annual bean that was first cultivated in the Southwest by the Hohokam Indians, and is particularly adapted to low desert conditions. In the past […]
Phaseolus acutifolius ( Colonia Morelos White Tepary Bean )
Grown in Morelos, where Geronimo made his last stand. Requires irrigation if grown in hot, low desert conditions. An annual bean that was first cultivated in the Southwest by the Hohokam Indians, and is particularly adapted to low desert conditions. […]
Phaseolus acutifolius ( Cocopah White Tepary Bean )
This variety is grown in gardens by the Chupa River People of Sonora, Mexico. Excellent for “frijoles”. An annual bean that was first cultivated in the Southwest by the Hohokam Indians, and is particularly adapted to low desert conditions. In […]
Phaseolus acutifolius ( Cocopah Brown Tepary Bean )
Golden brown mottled beans, excellent for the dish “Frijoles Cucupa”. The Cucupa People live along the lower Colorado River, and the original seed was obtained from a woman farmer of Sonora, Mexico. An annual bean that was first cultivated in […]
Phaseolus acutifolius ( Blue Speckled Tepary Bean )
Originally a Mayan bean from the high mountains of southern Mexico. Pretty tan beans with blue speckles. Not tolerant of intense heat, this variety is better for cooler areas. Original seed from a Mexican market in Tuscon, Arizona. Similar to […]
Phaseolus acutifolius ( Black Tepary Bean )
Original seed from a Mexican market in Tuscon, Arizona. Similar to an old Tohono O’odham and Yuma Indian variety. An annual bean that was first cultivated in the Southwest by the Hohokam Indians, and that is particularly adapted to low […]
Phaseolus Coccineus ( Red Knight Scarlet Runner Bean )
A stringless red flowering variety. Good flavor and suitable for freezing. Annual member of the Legume family. Pods produce high protein nutritious seeds which can be dried into beans. Young beans are eaten fresh as ‘snap’ beans. Vines are fast […]
Phalaris arundinacea ( Reed Canary Grass )
Perennial grass with erect, flat, medium green leaves, marked with longitudinal, white stripes. This grass tends to be invasive and spreads by underground runners. It should be contained. Excellent for filling large vacant areas or at the side of a […]
Phalaenopsis violacea ( Violet Moth Orchid )
Phalaenopsis violacea bears star-shaped, fragrant, waxy, rich violet-purple, yellow, and white flowers with reddish purple lips, to 2 1/2 inches wide, held in short racemes. Borne throughout spring and summer. This epiphyte is named for its blossom that resembles a […]