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Overwinter indoors once temperatures reach freezing.  Medicinally the plant can be used for treating skin issues, using fresh leaves, flowers, or fruit to make a poultice or extract. 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This evergreen shrub is prized for its fragrant leaves, which emit a sweet, herbal scent reminiscent of pineapple and vanilla, and its small, ornamental berries. The leaves of the Bahama Berry are often used to brew herbal tea, making it a favorite among tea lovers. Beyond its culinary uses, Moujean Tea is also grown as a beautiful ornamental plant, perfect for bonsai, container growing, or as a landscape shrub. Its small white flowers, which bloom throughout the year, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moujean Tea has small, oval, glossy green leaves that are highly aromatic. When crushed, the leaves release a sweet, citrusy, and herbal fragrance, often described as a blend of pineapple, vanilla, and honey. 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The leaves are also used in potpourri or as a natural air freshener due to their delightful fragrance. 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It is used traditionally in the treatment of tuberculosis, diabetes, and epilepsy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Dagga is of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeonurus (mint)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family of plants and very closely related to two other Sow Exotic favorites; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowexotic.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/www.sowexotic.com\/products\/klip-dagga-leonotis-nepetifolia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Klip Dagga\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKlip Dagga\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003ca href=\"sowexotic.com\/products\/siberian-motherwort-leonurus-sibiricus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Siberian Motherwort, Sow Exotic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSiberian Motherwort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":31758098038884,"sku":"A6-WLD-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/Wild_Dagga_Leonotis_leonurus.png?v=1762457100"},{"product_id":"brown-turkey-fig-ficus-carica","title":"Fig 'Brown Turkey' (Ficus carica)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"421\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable, Sweet Figs with a Classic Flavor and Heavy Yields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eThe Brown Turkey Fig is a time-tested favorite among fig growers for its abundant fruit, sweet flavor, and hardiness across a wide range of climates. It produces medium to large, pear-shaped figs with brown to bronze skin and rosy-pink flesh that’s mild, honeyed, and excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eOne of the easiest and most forgiving figs to grow, Brown Turkey is self-fertile, fast-growing, and fruits reliably from an early age. It often produces two crops per year in warm zones—an early breba crop in early summer and a main crop in late summer to early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eIt grows beautifully in containers or in the ground, with a mature height of 10–20 ft (easily kept smaller with pruning). Cold-hardy down to Zone 7, and drought-tolerant once established, Brown Turkey is an ideal fig for beginners and pros alike, especially for edible landscapes, orchards, and food forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigs are packed with essential nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins A, B, and K, as well as minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Enjoy Brown Turkey Figs fresh from the tree, in salads, desserts, or as a sweet addition to cheese platters. They are also excellent for making preserves, jams, and dried snacks. 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Extend your Loquat growing season with the delicious Champagne Loquat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loquat tree is a fast-growing, cold hardy, ornamental, fruiting, and medicinal landscape tree with a beautiful tropical look. \u003cspan\u003eThis evergreen tropical to subtropical fruit tree tree has deep green leaves and delicious golden-yellow fruit.  It blooms highly fragrant flowers in the winter and produces and abundance of sweet, tangy golden-yellow fruit in large loose clusters throughout the Spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent natural source of sugars, and the fruit is high in pectin making it great for jellies and jams. Loquat leaves can be harvested year round to make tea. 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Known for its sweet, mild flavor and delicate aroma, Cinnamon is considered the \"true\" cinnamon compared to the more common Cassia variety. This small, ornamental tree not only produces the prized cinnamon bark but also adds beauty to gardens with its glossy green leaves and small white flowers. Native to Sri Lanka and India, Cinnamon thrives in warm, tropical climates and can be grown in home gardens or containers in frost-free areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark \u0026amp; Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner bark of the tree is harvested and dried to produce cinnamon sticks or ground into cinnamon powder. Ceylon Cinnamon is known for its sweet, delicate flavor with a light citrus note, making it the preferred variety for culinary and medicinal use. It is rich in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is commonly used to support digestive and immune health. The tree has glossy, dark green, oval-shaped leaves that release a mild cinnamon scent when crushed. New growth is a beautiful vibrant red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 20-30 feet tall in its natural habitat but can be pruned to maintain a more compact size for home gardens or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary and Medicinal Uses: \u003c\/strong\u003eCinnamon is widely used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is a key ingredient in baked goods, teas, curries, and spice blends. 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This includes stream sides, river sides, and in moist brush lands. It has pointy, deep green leaves, and generally flowers March to June, becoming emblazoned with singular bright orange-yellow flowers. When propagating it's best to sow seeds in a moist well-shaded area, and to gradually introduce the plant to full sun as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of Aztec\/Mayan\/similar descent, who are looking to connect with their ancestors culture, this is a great plant to grow and care for. The plant spirit is very loving and tender. It's also a fun plant for anyone who likes to grow medicinal plants with unique effects. 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A member of the Rutaceae family, Pink Wampee is valued both for its medicinal properties and its small, pink fruits. Although less commonly known than other tropical fruit trees, Pink Wampee is cherished in traditional medicine and is grown in gardens for its ornamental appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree produces clusters of tiny, pinkish-red fruits that are tangy and slightly sweet. With its lush, aromatic foliage and attractive fruits, Pink Wampee is a unique addition to tropical and subtropical landscapes. 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