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TROPICAL EDIBLE FRUITS, PLANTS,
& SEEDS


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 False Roselle is a tasty tart citrus flavored
leaf, burgundy in color. Is a wonderful addition to salads and is high in
vitamin C. Easily reseeds itself. Virtually carefree in sandy sunny
location.
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Moringa or Horseradish Tree is a plant that can be
pruned into a shrub or grow into a very tall lanky tree. The leaves are
edible and the seed pods useful in water purification.
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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon) is a tropical herb with a citrus
flavor which can be used fresh or dried. It makes a delicious tea and can
be used in cooking for it's lemon flavor. Grows care-free in sunny
Southwest Florida, drought tolerant, tolerates partial shade. Plants or
fresh or dried stems & leaves available. |

Purple Passion-Vine (Passiflora incarnata)
Large Florida Native Perennial vine with beautiful purple flowers and
delicious yellow edible fruit,used for Hawaiian Punch. Also, a host larval
butterfly plant for the Florida State Butterfly, Zebra Longwing. Thrives
with neglect in somewhat dry sunny or partial shade. For butterfly use
plant in the partial shade.
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Roselle also known as Florida cranberry is a 4 to 6 foot
shrub that grows fast. Plant in spring or summer for fruit around
Thanksgiving. Calyxes can be simmered to make jelly, jam, sauces and a
wonderful juice. Source of vitamin a and c.
Pretty yellow flowers all over the shrub develop into maroon pods.
At one time was a staple in Florida gardens. Known as sorrel in
Jamaica. Once you have a shrub you will always have enough seeds for
replanting in spring. Dies back with the cold. Recipes and planting
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Pine Forest Fruit & Flower Farm
Proprietor: Rachel Singletary
6670 Chipper Lane
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Phone: 239-543-9910
created 06/11/10, rev
11/29/11
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