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by MWP admin » Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:16 pm
Today I had some inspiration for a quiz photo.
Tricky, but should not be so for the experts!
Good luck
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by RB » Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:08 pm
Well I know the genus but not the exact species and a bit busy/lazy to look it up so I'll pass for someone else.
Unfortunately for you MWP (in a joking way of course) I also have one of these at home
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by MWP admin » Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:10 pm
I am not surprised

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by IL-PINE » Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:30 pm
RB it seems you have the modern Argotti Botanic Gardens at your home, we should infiltrate one of these days

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by RB » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:06 pm
Well it's actually in a medium-large sized pot, but it does happen to be somewhat tight there (now there's a clue)
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PS as an aside I really can not find the species

I just looked now but no luck.
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by MWP admin » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:11 pm
RB, I am quite convinced you know the genus so lets wait for the input of the other members. Anyone have an idea about the family or Genus
PS, have you checked the other Quiz (MWP 50)
Hope I am not getting as bad as jackpot in evil quizzes

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by Glimbo » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:45 pm
If it' s a pot plant with you.......I stand NO chance. lol
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by RB » Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:53 pm
Glimbo, you will find that some different species in this genus are very common house plants, and another species still, often also found in a very particular place in the home, though not for decoration...
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by Glimbo » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:51 pm
Culinary use?
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by MWP admin » Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:12 am
Culinary use hmmm... this one not really, but some of its relatives (of same Genus) have a culinary use (I like the soup most!)
Hint: I posted this plant as a quiz, as I was surprised that it belongs to this family !
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by Glimbo » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:13 pm
Hi MWP,
right.................................. what are the flowers like?
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by RB » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:34 pm
You are on the right track G, as for this one, this can grow up to 15ft+ tall given the room.
Still don't know the species, even though have had this plant for many years.
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by MWP admin » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:32 pm
I have not yet seen the flowers, but assuming that it follows its brothers' pattern, it is 6 petals, 6 anthers, 1 pistil, stellate shape.
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by Glimbo » Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:19 am
Green or pale yellow flowers?
Any aroma from the leaves when crushed or bruised?
Nettle soup perhaps?
I find I'm thinking Choysia and Salix, but in a pot ... because it 's tender or invasive?.... and if not for culinary use for a natural remedy? and the height......... so .....many...questions......
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by MWP admin » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:53 am
I would say pale yellow... but you are off track
Remember that this plant is mostly used for decoration and only some of its brothers are used in the kitchen!
It's a tricky one!
Are the other members hopeless !!!
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by IL-PINE » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:34 am
well might be an Asparagus but no idea.
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by MWP admin » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:16 pm
What do you think on Pine's comment Glimbo

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by Glimbo » Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:33 pm
I'm completely foxed - Asperagaceae ?
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by MWP admin » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:30 pm
Yes, it is an Asparagus species with atypical leaves for its family - often having needle-like cladodes. I think I shall soon reveal the species as I see that it is not easy!
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by IL-PINE » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:59 pm
got the hint from the soup
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by Glimbo » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:35 am
I can't find it in any of my books - but then .......
Asparagus ....... or a member of one of the Asparagaceae as such?
I'm not going to get this one I don't think
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by Glimbo » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:42 pm
good grief! thanks for that MWP.

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by HC Weber » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:08 pm
wow MWP- you became an expert for ornamentals without my new book!
This one is not common in Malta, and the pic is from San Anton in front of the wall

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by MWP admin » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:05 pm
Let's put it that I am getting better

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by Tetraclinis » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:12 pm
I have never seen this Asparagus around! It is a very strange species for this family, expecting it to have needle-like 'leaves' or very slender ones.
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by RB » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:47 pm
As JP says, San Anton is your best bet.
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by Tetraclinis » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:51 pm
I can read RB, thanks
