This unusual South American plant causes numbing of the tongue when chewed. It is reputed to have anti-viral, antibacterial, anti inflammatory and anti-fungal qualities. Multitudes of red and yellow button flowers. Often sold as a salad plant - this seems more like a practical joke. The numbing aspect is lost when the leaves are cooked - they are a popular leafy green in Brazil. Packet(Standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz - $10.00; 1/4 oz - $18.00; 1/2 oz - $$34.00; 1 oz - $65.00; Approx. 110,000 seed per oz.