Newcomer needs flower ID, please

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by JuliusUpNorth, Oct 15, 2007.

  1. JuliusUpNorth

    JuliusUpNorth Member

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    Hi everyone:

    I am new to this board and already have a question. Could someone please identify the flower/plant in the attached photo, please?
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

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

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    Where was this photograph taken?
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Asclepias?
     
  4. JuliusUpNorth

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    I took this photo at a conservatory in Pittsburgh, Daniel.
     
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    Thanks for your suggestion--I'll research that plant more closely.
     
  6. Daniel Mosquin

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

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    Perhaps Asclepias, perhaps something else in the [WIKI]Asclepiadoideae[/WIKI] - only 2900 species to choose from! Maybe someone will be able to sight-identify it (it is very attractive, so I don't doubt it's been cultivated elsewhere)
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Calotropis gigantea.

    HTH
    Chris
     
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    It is Calotropis gigantea
     
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    Thanks to all of you for your generous help!
     

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