Identification: Acanthus??

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by michelled, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. michelled

    michelled Active Member

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    When I bought this flower to photograph, the shop said it was an acanthus. But a search on the web shows nothing of the sort. Was the shop wrong? The flower was large -- about 8" across -- on a long stem.

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    Michelle
     

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  2. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Maybe they said it was a calla.
     
  3. michelled

    michelled Active Member

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    No, the sign definitely said Acanthus; I wrote it down. Maybe somebody was just lazy and used the same flower bucket, I don't know. Is this some form of calla?
    Michelle
     
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    Sign said acanthus; bill says anthurium. Don't know why I didn't think to check that earlier. Thanks for your help anyway.

    Michelle
     
  5. edleigh7

    edleigh7 Well-Known Member

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    Yes I agree with Anthurium

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