Old houseplant needs identifying

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by lynnarie, Feb 21, 2006.

  1. lynnarie

    lynnarie Member

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    Hello, I am in Port Hardy, British Columbia.
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    >>>> My Father grew was born and raised in QuAppelle, Saskatchewan and for his
    >>>> whole life his mother had a plant sitting in a corner.
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    >>>> He and his siblings call it a starflower,
    >>>>however, I don't seem to be able
    >>>> to match the foliage--it reminds me of grape leaves. It has been a
    >>> subject
    >>>> of much discussion through the years.
    >>>>
    >>>> I am attaching a photo and was wondering if you might help me with the
    >>>> identification.
    >>>> My Father was one of11 siblings, of which there are only two left.
    >>>>
    >>>> I have tried for sometime to identify this plant, as I wanted to get one
    >>> for
    >>>> my Dad, unfortunately he passed away and I have still not been able to
    >>>> identify it.
    >>>>
    >>>> This July is his older sister's 100 birthday, and I would like to have a
    >>>> plant for her as a gift.
    >>>>
    >>>> I sure would appreciate the help, or if you are not able to, perhaps you
    >>>> would know someone that could--I would surely appreciate it.
    >>>>
    >>>> Thank you--Lynne Andrews
     

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  2. Marn

    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    hmm im wondering if it is some type of Begonia ??.. you might want to search google for that .. hopefully someone can jump in and help here

    Marn
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Campanula pyramidalis.
     

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