Marlene's Mystery Plant

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  1. VMT

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    Marlene sent me this picture to identify since no-one seems to know what it is, myself included. Marlene lives near Toronto ON and the plant started to bloom mid-August. Thank you for your assistance.
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    What are the chances of a larger image?
     
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    It's Heliotropium arborescens - I'd recognize those flowers anywhere! It should have a pleasant, sweet cherry vanilla sort of scent.
     
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    Sorry about the size ... I did try to enlage it but it wouldn't cooperate. Lorax has correctly idenified it as Heliotrope (common name) -- Marlene and her neighbours will be pleased. Thank you so much for your help. Veronica

    lorax ... heliotrope was on the tip of my tongue and I thank you for removing it.
     
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