Know the Name of this shade plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Richard Nowitz, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. Richard Nowitz

    Richard Nowitz Active Member

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    This was growing in shade in garden in LA, CA
     

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    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    Shape and posture of the leaves suggests a sun-loving plant (venation looks like a tropical dogbane—Apocynaceae). It is certainly reminiscent (to me) of Pachypodium lameri.
     
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