Nothing glorious about this........

Discussion in 'Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers' started by Weekend Gardener, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    No, there is nothing glorious about these objects. In fact, I think they are down right ugly.

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    Joe Keller Active Member 10 Years

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    It looks like the seed pods of Gloriosa rothschildiana. Joe
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Eccremocarpus scaber.
     
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  4. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Ron is right.

    Also called the Chilean Glory Vine.

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  5. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    I quite like the pods, they look like fat peas.
     
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    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Carol,
    This one has overwintered without protection on USDA Sone 8a. But it would be a bit of a stretch to imagine that it will grow where you are gardening - Mars!
     
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