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nicandra

Genus: Nicandra.

Species: Nicandra physaloides.

given as tiny seedlings.. grown on and planted in position... grew huge June - Aug. period.. lovely black stems and pretty chinese like lantern seed pods with outer sheath of green and black. round seed pod, like a small hazel nut which contains the many seeds...
do not allow to self seed unless wanting an abundance of the plants..

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