Long necked, with the “handle” reaching 2 feet long. From the Acoma Pueblo of New Mexico. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles...

This crapemyrtle is multi-stemmed, has great mildew resistance, and wonderful rusty brown bark. Form may range from upright and vase-shaped to low, horizontal, and shrub-like. Mid to late summe...

Ornamental gourd with a teardrop shape. Used for making rattles for the traditional Deer Dance. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles, drin...

A small 8 to 10 inch “birdhouse” type with one small lobe, one larger connected by a medium thick neck. From the Tohono O’odham Nation on the Arizona-Mexico border. Considered...

Originally from Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico grown traditionally in the Aravaipa Canyon in Arizona. There are both “dipper” and two-lobed gourds present in this mix. Considered the ear...

A canteen shaped gourd used as a water canteen. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles, drinking canteens and musical instruments. They can ...

Large gourd, which can hold 1 gallon of water for storage. From Sonora, Mexico. Considered the earliest known domesticated plant. Dried gourds are used for ladles, rattles, drinking canteens an...

Epiphytic orchid with single, oblong leaves to 5 inches, and ovoid pseudobulbs. 2.5 inch flowers appear on stems in fall. Grow epiphytically, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and shade in ...

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. Req...

Epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with leathery, lance-shaped, 6 inch leaves, and oblong pseudobulbs. 2 to 5 flowers appear on 24 inch racemes in winter. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs. Require...