UNSPSC 10161832: Huacatay plant

A plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It can reach up to 50 cm tall and has lanceolate and toothed leaves and a strong odor. It grows on the coast, highlands and Amazon of Peru, in the Yungas and high valleys of Bolivia, in the Andean valleys of Ecuador and has been introduced into Mexico, United States, Australia, Asia and Africa. It is used as a condiment in food. Common name: wacataya, tzintzo or ashna weed, Kawunyira.

UNSPSC 10161832 Huacatay plant is a Commodity code. State and local governments buying under this code procure native and ornamental plant materials for landscaping, dune restoration, and grounds beautification projects, typically sourced from licensed nurseries and specified by botanical name and container size. The recent opportunities show that counties and cities solicit plants as part of broader landscape enhancement, coastal restoration, and facility beautification initiatives rather than as standalone botanical-supply purchases. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County, Monroe County, DeKalb County), cities (Fairburn, McKinney), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles serving school districts (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas). Collier County appears twice in the recent activity, indicating repeat procurement of plant materials for both community right-of-way beautification and specialized coastal dune restoration.

The geographic spread of recent activity centers on Florida and Georgia, with one Texas cooperative bid. Collier County in Southwest Florida has issued two solicitations: an ITB for 78 line items of ornamental plants, shrubs, native Florida species, and sod on June 18, 2026 (due July 8, 2026), and an earlier Quick Quote for 56,250 native dune plants including sea oats and dune sunflower for coastal stabilization. Monroe County, Florida, issued an RFP on May 21, 2026 (due July 7, 2026) for invasive exotic plant removal and native habitat restoration at Marathon International Airport. The City of Fairburn, Georgia, solicited landscape enhancements including shrub plantings and groundcover under IFB 26-013 in May 2026. The City of McKinney, Texas, sought interior plants—live or commercial-grade faux—for City Hall under ITB 26-42 in February 2026. Plant specifications in these opportunities range from small containerized materials (4-inch pots to 25-gallon containers) to large-scale dune restoration projects, with payment structures including firm pricing, line-item unit pricing, and lump-sum contracts; most require three-year warranties and compliance with state nursery licensing standards.