Forest floor plants

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by daedalus991, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. daedalus991

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    The first looks like Smilacina. How would I go about trying to identify these plants if all I have is the photo? What's the process for keying a plant if you don't know the name?
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    #2 is a bramble (a species of Rubus sect. Rubus)
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Compare with these'

    Disporum
    Rubus leucodermis
    Rhus diversiloba
    Adenocaulon bicolor
    Vancouveria
     
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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    #2 has palmately compound leaves. It is a (non-west-coast-native) blackberry.
     
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    Thanks everybody.
     
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