Such dainty flowers

Discussion in 'Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers' started by Weekend Gardener, Sep 4, 2006.

  1. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    But haven't seen any of these locally in Vancouver. It's grown outside, in a temperate USDA zone 7-8 equivalent, up against a wall.


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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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    Another clue to start it off:

    "And Betty when you call me..."
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Resembles Alangium. If that's what it is, they have at least one at UBC--see 'Botany Photo of the Day'.
     
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    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Some leaves might help.

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  6. Weekend Gardener

    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Alangium platanifolium - Ken has nailed it.

    This one is at the University of Oxford Botanical Garden

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