Got to have it!

[Buzz]

Reward for information leading to on island(s) source of these little exotic beauties.

http://dalesdesigns.net/parrot.htm

[mella l]

Buzz I've seen those photos before and also would love to be able to grow this plant. Something from the google that seems we won't be growing this one soon.

Re: Parrot Flower (impatiens psitticana)

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The correct name is Impatiens psittacina. I have been researching this plant for some months for my website www.ExoticRainforest.com According to the Thailand government, where the plant grows in the northern portion of the country, this plant is banned for export of both plants and seeds. I have contacted numerous plant exporters in Thailand and no one will dare export the plant. I have also contacted numerous rare impatiens growers and no one seems to have the plant in the United States. I have several contacts in Thailand as well as know plant nuts who travel to Thailand and they inform me it is a federal crime in that country to export the seeds and the punishment is severe. The plant's flower is exquisite but it does not appear that any of us will own one soon. If you find someone who has the plant I truly would like to know.

mella l

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Here is a nice picture of them.

I noticed from the Site mella pointed out that there is a long story behind it... more then what was said above.

But it does seem like they are NOT found anywhere in Hawaii.[!]

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[Carolann R]

those are gorgeous.

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