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Tortoise plant

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By Tasteyg


Tortoise plant (Dioscorea macrostachya)

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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Isn't Nature fantastic to give us such wonderful plants

14 Oct, 2008

 

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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