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Apocynaceae
« on: February 11, 2013, 02:32:14 PM »
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of where seeds for Apocynaceae may be available?  I am especially interested in Willughbeia (I know Red Durian has these - looking for other species as well).  I am also interested in some of the African genera like Landolphia, Saba, Ancylobotrys, and Clitandra.  I know that Roy Danforth did distribute some seeds of some of the Africans, including the eta that does not "turn sour".  (Unfortunately, it sounds like Roy is no longer in that part of the Congo.)  I would be interested in any of the Africans that have good flavor.  I appreciate any leads that members can give me.

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John

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Re: Apocynaceae
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 04:54:08 PM »
I might be able to help you. Think i have some plants of Landolphia i would be willing to sell.
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Re: Apocynaceae
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 05:03:47 PM »
Hi Oscar,

What specie(s) do you have?  Have you tried these before?  I know that the sour aspect varies a lot from species to species and even within some species so that some are quite good and others are almost inedible. 

John