Identifying a plant by description

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Mark B, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. Mark B

    Mark B Member

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    Hi,

    Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of the plant to share...

    Flowers are very pale pink (almost white), no variation in color, Penstemon-like in shape, but the tubular flower has a longer lower lip marked with deep purple thin lines (veining?).

    Look a bit like the flowers of Digitalis thapsi, but no spots in the throat of the flower, and the leaves are different - dark green, deeply lobed, hairy and look nothing like Monkshood or Penstemon leaves (that I know of).

    Does well in full sun, from what I can tell.

    Does anyone have a suggestion?

    Thanks,
    Mark
     
  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Is it a wild flower or a cultivated plant? How tall is it ? Need more help.
     
  3. Mark B

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    Sorry - it's cultivated.
    I have several plants two feet tall and already in bloom.
    Others are a little taller with buds on them, so I assume it's not a very tall plant.
    Thanks.
     
  4. Mark B

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    Managed to get a couple of photos - leaves and a flower.
    Hope that helps.
     

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  5. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ceratotheca triloba. Nice plant.
     
  6. Mark B

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    Thanks!!
     

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