ID a wildflower?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by itsbj2u, Jul 4, 2006.

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    This was found roadside in Central Alberta, as of yet I have not found any info from books or online, any help would be great.
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Apache plume (Fallugia paradoxa)
     
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    Thank you so much for your speedy reply, wonderful, Thank you once again.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Fallugia paradoxa is native to the southwest USA.

    This is Geum triflorum, aka prairie smoke or old man's whiskers.

    A photo of Geum triflorum in flower.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Plant in first photo posted has twigs and leaves of Apache plume.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    If it is indeed Fallugia (and the leaves certainly resemble it), the puzzle then becomes what it is doing there. Could you give a better description of "roadside central Alberta", e.g., was this near a town or a country residence? It's only supposed to be hardy to -31.5C, and yet Red Deer had temps of -39C in Jan 2005 and (not as bad) -30.5C in Feb 2006.
     

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