Lookalikes?

Discussion in 'Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers' started by Silver surfer, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Lookalikes but here the similarity ends!
    Genus and species of both please.
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Rhododendron stenopetalum 'Linearifolium'
    Rhamnus frangula 'Aspleniifolia'
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    "The MASTER "strikes again! Yes Ron, you are of course right. I had rather hoped the Rhododendron would have posed more of a challenge, it is a bit unusual, even the flowers are different.
    According to the RHS Plantfinder the Rhamnus has had a name change and is now Frangula alnus Aspleniifolium. It is apparently the host plant for the Brimstone butterfly.
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    I disagree with you, Ron B, you can consider yourself a genius (and a master)!
     

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