[CH] Wild Capsicum Species

Mike Benson (cabeza_de_chile@hotmail.com)
Fri, 9 Jan 2004 10:14:05 -0600

Does anyone know of any seed sources for the wild species of capsicum, preferrably in the US?

As usual, the USDA doesn't have anything interesting available for distribution.  I am a member
of the Seed Saver's Exchange, but they ususally don't offer any wild species other than C.
cardenasii, C. exile, and C. pubescense.  I've been seeing wild species more and more on web
sites, but I don't know where people are obtaining the seeds.

I'm most interested in obtaining seeds for the following species:

    Capsicum galapagoense
    Capsicum tovarii
    Capsicum praetermissum
    Capsicum flexuosum
    Capsicum eximium
    Capsicum ciliatum (or whatever it's called now)

Any information would be much appreciated.

Mike Benson