Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannibinum) seeds, organic

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Family:  Dogbane (Apocynaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 8

(Dogbane) Herbaceous perennial native to continental US.  The plant is a good source of nectar for butterflies and bees.  Attracts beneficial insects. The stem is an excellent source of easy-to-make string.  The plants grow to about 5 feet tall, quite thin and upright, and the bark can readily be stripped off to form cordage as-is, or can be rolled or braided into rope.  The photo shows a bunch of the seed pods that have been tied together in the field with string made of the plant.  The eclectic physicians used Indian Hemp cordage to make tooth pulling lassos. Traditional usage (Eclectic): cardiac stimulant.  Low dose botanical, potentially toxic, containing cardioactive glycosides.  Plant prefers shade to sun and is often found in abandoned agricultural land or the cracks between streamside cobbles.  Sow in spring, just beneath surface, tamp well and keep moist until germ.  This is a tough plant and is a long survivor on the landscape.
Packet contains 30 seeds
1 g contains ~760 seeds
Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Question

    Kristi Sego (verified owner)

    Somewhere I read the gulf fritillary butterfly used this plant, do you have any information in that regard?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      yes, Apocynum cannibinum is a strong butterfly attractor and feeds all kinds of beneficials. here’s a link for you https://the-natural-web.org/2014/07/08/what-good-is-dogbane/

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    Sukhdev Singh

    Dog pic?

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      Richo Cech

      Admin Richo Cech

      Yes, in reference to the common name “dogbane”

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    • richard

      hello, are these kenaf seeds? also known as kenaf Hibiscus cannabinusor or Indian hemp

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      Richo Cech

      These are not kenaf

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    • jayajbs64

      This is different than werewolf root-apocynum androsaemifolium? or are they used interchangeably. Thank you!

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi! Its not the same. The androsaemifolium is a short, spreading plant that the cannibinum is quite tall and lithe. r

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    Timothy Bowling

    Are your hemp seeds high in CBD? Are your hemp seeds only for consumption, or are they fertile and can be cultivated?

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    • Richo Cech

      Admin Richo Cech

      Hi There, Please check the Latin, these are non-cannabis, they have nothing to do with CBD.

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  4. Michael James

    Excellent

    Michael James

    Good growing

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    • Antonio

      are these legal or illegal to grow in California? Can I grow them in my backyard?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Antonio,
      This plant has nothing to do with Cannabis if that’s what you mean. Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannibinum) is not illegal anywhere that I know of.
      Richo

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