Strange looking flower... what is this?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by kadai, Mar 15, 2008.

  1. kadai

    kadai Active Member

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    Can anybody help my identify this flower?
    Thank you.
     

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  2. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    a pic of the whole plant would be of assistance.
     
  3. kadai

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    Sorry I only have one pic from my friend. The flower is quite distinctive, I think.
     
  4. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Wow that's wierd. Some type of begonia, maybe? Or a fungus? I'm stumped.
     
  5. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hm... Dorstenia sp. (D. turneraefolia?)
     
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    Thank you very much Lila!!
    It should be D. turneraefolia as you suggested.
     
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    thanks, lila!!

    what an INTERESTING flower this one has!! very cool - it's going on my 'want' list...
     

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