Jackbean, is a climbing perennial legume commonly cultivated as an annual that produces foot-long bean pods! Canavalia ensiformis will produce 1-inch long flowers that are pink, purple, or white. The trademark ivory-colored beans of the plant should be harvested before complete maturation, with anywhere from the first 80 to 120 days of growth. They are about the size of a quarter, and were often eaten as a vegetable by native tribes in droughted regions of Arizona and Mexico. If eaten fully mature, they must be cooked before eating. Jackbean is native to Central and South America, where the bean pods are traditionally used for animal fodder and human nutrition, especially in Brazil where it is called feijão-de-porco. It is also the source of concanavalin A, a lectin used in research to better understand soil pathology, our immune systems, cancer cells, and more.

It is called by a list of common names that almost match its list of potential uses: Chickasaw lima bean, Brazilian broad bean, coffee bean, ensiform bean, pig bean, horse bean, mole bean, go-ta-ki, overlook bean, Pearson bean, watanka, raba de burro, and more. It has a lot in common with sword bean, Canvalia gladiata, but grows as a vine instead of a bush. 

Thai eggplant is the name for several varieties of eggplant used in Southeast Asian cuisines, most often of the eggplant species Solanum melongena. They are also cultivated in Sri Lanka and feature in Sri Lankan cuisine. These golf ball sized eggplants are commonly used in Thai cuisine and in Cambodian Cuisine.

Our new Native Florida blueberry variety is the perfect compact shrub for your natural, edible, or wildlife-focused landscape.  It produces small but mighty flavorful berries and has beautiful pink to blue-green foliage.  Common names include Darrow's Blueberry, Evergreen Blueberry, Scrub Blueberry, or Southern Highbush Blueberry.

Southern Highbush cultivars, in addition to lower chilling requirements, also have greater tolerance to high summer temperatures, somewhat greater drought tolerance and develop superior fruit quality under southern (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi) growing conditions. As a rule, Southern Highbush blueberries are self-fertile. However, larger and earlier-ripening berries result if several cultivars are interplanted for cross-pollination.

The Alachua Muscadine is a low-maintenance self-fertile grape variety that is resistant to Pierce's Disease. Large, delicious fruit ripen very uniformly in large bunches. The fruit have a thick skin but soft and juicy interior. The Alachua Muscadine's resistance and dry stem scar make this grape variety an ideal choice for the home garden, especially in the south.

Mysore Raspberry, also known as Snowpeaks or Ceylon Raspberry is a warm weather producing black raspberry variety!  It is native to the Southeastern United States as well as Burma and India, specifically the lower Himalayas. Mysore Raspberry produces juicy and sweet black raspberries that are rich in Vitamin C and Protein. It will grow well in a wide range of growing conditions and loves the tropical heat and humidity. Mysore has some serious thorns, however their are great rewards for those who brave them.

Typically, Elderberries bloom throughout the spring and summer, but here in Florida we can enjoy their huge clusters of delicate white blossoms and bunches of delicious purplish-black berries all year long.  The Elderberry plant is a very attractive, bushy shrub growing from 10-15 feet tall. Elderberry plants respond well to pruning and its size and shape can be easily managed.  Excellent in any wildlife garden. Both Elderberry fruit and elderflowers have purported healing qualities.

Grow your own wine! The 'Blanc du Bois' Grape is considered to be one of the best performing grapevine varieties in the southern states due to its ability to tolerate and even thrive in the heat and humidity. Blanc du Bois produces large clusters of fruit weighing up to 3 pounds! It is fast growing, disease resistant, low maintenance and self-fertile. It is a great quality grape used to make a wide range of wines such as dry, semi-sweet, blush, port, and sparkling or champagne blends. This is an early season variety.

Rhus copallinum is the scientific name of the native Florida Sumac species. It also goes by the name of 'Winged Sumac', 'Shining Sumac', or 'Dwarf Sumac'. All the Sumac species (Rhus) belong to the Cashew family of plants. Rhus copallinum is native to Eastern North America.

The Florida Native Sumac is a small, fast growing, low-maintenance tree/shrub that is very tough and hardy! It is capable of resisting drought, and is a frequent pioneer of disturbed areas. This tree produces a low hanging, well-crowned and spread out canopy, that attracts a lot of birds and wildlife. It is because of these reasons, that Rhus copallinum is one of the top species of trees recommended for land reclamation and rehabilitation projects. It's great for urban areas because it can thrive in containers and areas with poor drainage and pollution.  

Rhus copallinum is a deciduous tree capable of growing up to heights of 15 feet. It sports dark green leaves that will turn bright orange-red during the Fall. Native Florida Sumac is appreciated as an ornamental plant due to it's brilliant fall foliage. Rhus copallinum will produce berries that taste like pink lemonade, and which can be used to make tea, jelly, or a lovely natural dye!