Tortoise plant
By Tasteyg
14 Oct, 2008
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Taken at the conservatory. It's native habitat is from southern Mexico to northern South America. The toroise plant is one of several wild yams that supply the starting material from which some steroidal hormones are manufactured.
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that is amazing looking
14 Oct, 2008
What an amzing plant, with a great name, too.
14 Oct, 2008
does it hibernate in the winter...lol
14 Oct, 2008
There's no doubt about how this one got it's name. First sighting for me.
14 Oct, 2008
Very unusual-looking.
14 Oct, 2008
Glad you all like it. I thought that it was very interesting as well and like Gardengnome, had never seen it before.
I've added more info to the picture for your learning pleasure :)
14 Oct, 2008
weird and interesting!
15 Oct, 2008
OOh! I'd love one of those!
18 Oct, 2008
How very interesting, huh?
18 Oct, 2008
Cool plant!
21 Oct, 2008
It looks old to me, but it wasn't posted.
22 Oct, 2008
Many thanx for the additional info - a real beneficial plant for us, then!
23 Oct, 2008
You're welcome David. Glad you liked it :)
23 Oct, 2008
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