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By Meanie


Unknown plant

Took this at Oxfords Botanic gardens. I have no idea as to what it is called. It stands about three foot high.



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Meanie:

Is it a water plant?

29 Jun, 2010

 

It is a water plant Delonix.

29 Jun, 2010

 

Meanie:

This is a water lotus...with a spent flower spike. You can see them in flower on my pics listed as: Water Lotus Balboa Park (pic 1153).

29 Jun, 2010

 

Thank you Delonix - I love the spent flower spike!!!!

29 Jun, 2010

 

Meanie:

Yes, they're just as interesting as the flowers.

29 Jun, 2010

 

I had some of these in a potpourri one Christmas, loved them, so nice to know what they are...thanks for the info.

2 Nov, 2010

 

It's Delonix who deserves the thanks!

2 Nov, 2010



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