Hawaii + Acacia

[BananaForeskin]

'Ello all,

I'm about to take a trip to Hawaii. Now, in my unending quest for spice-plants, I had a couple of questions about Hawaiin acacias...
First off, Acacia podalyriifolia. The only source on this as a spice-plant said that the fresh bark had up to 2%. I know that that's probably unrealistic, but I was wondering if that's only the fresh bark? Would drying the bark affect the DMT content?

Aaaand... there's acacia confusa. Any experiences with that? Easy to find? Worth extracting from? Just curious. That seems to be the more plentiful of the two.

Now, for anyone who's worried, I'm not considering going to Hawaii and raping a lot of native flora then heading back to the continental 48, just taking a couple of botanical samples home to play with. Anybody have experience with them? Or other Hawaiin spice-plants?

I've heard a lot about ethnobotanicals in general in connection with Hawaii. UH is a university where one can major in ethnobotany, not to mention that Terence McKenna had his farm on Hawai'i. I'll be staying in Kona, which I've heard is sorta nearby, and I've seen the occasional mention on the interwebs that he planted salvia (the right kind) all over the island. It sounds like this could be a good trip; even San Pedro grows in some places. I'd really like to see it growing "wild". If anybody has some tidibit to pitch in about this, I'd appreciate it.

cheers

 

[BananaForeskin]

For the rec, there's acacia confusa growing ALL OVER THE PLACE. Also a few big Trichocerus-like cacti around, and much wild HBWR lurking about if you know where to look... I'm going to try to get some root bark and extract it when I get home. Not a bad place to be!

 

[harmonix]

How did it turn out? Did you find anything? Is there any information about visiting McKenna's farm--I have heard it is still being looked after...

 

[Jarl Von Hoother]

That's awesome... be sure to visit the cow fields as well with Hawaii's never ending rain. Ooh I can't imagine what cultivated wonders await's at Mckenna's farm!

but... 2%~~~Dee EMM TEEE????

not to sink your battle ship, but don't you have to go through some HEFTY paper work to get an agriculture-import permit to bring the stuff back to the mainland

I love hawaii be sure to check out Waipeu Valley it'll be out of the way and then some. but be sure to hike it down the 200-375ft face, and cross the little stream and you will find an ancient sacred burial sight. right off shore where Captain cook had battles surmount over the heavy waves. The waves rocking off the cliff side have the indentations that bring to the mind of etched seemly eternal wharve splashed sides a serious and altogether menacing face tightened with courage going into battle. as you cross the expanse of the coconut and peach(?) laden beach you will see a portrait of a man who died long ago who looked happy while humble farm workers walk with large packs of dogs on their leashes chasing spider crabs under the palms unforgetful of the span of miles looking at them over the endless vista of serene calm blue waves.