Can someone tell me what plant this is?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by mlisa920, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. mlisa920

    mlisa920 Member

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    Someone gave me this plant for Christmas and I have no clue what it is. I want to make sure I take care of it right, and also make sure the berries are not bad in a house with animals.


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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Wintergreen. Fruits are edible, plant is source of oil of wintergreen. A cold climate species, specimen probably won't like being indoors for very long.
     
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    Thank you so much! I guess I should plant them in the back yard then if it does not like the in doors very much.
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    That is probably why mine died in less than two months...
     
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    I think the fruit smells of Ralgex or Vics. May be edible but I have never wanted to try them! It's an ericaceous plant also so make sure you plant in peaty acid soil and never let it dry out.
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Mine, probably, just drown... :))
     
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