The world's largest........?

Discussion in 'Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers' started by saltcedar, Mar 28, 2007.

  1. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Hope this isn't too easy.
    This single plant is just shy of 10Ft wide.
    Regards
    Chris
     

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  2. riptidefrog

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    Looks like it might be sage. Yes?
     
  3. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Yes, but which one?
    It's Vigor might be a clue.

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    Chris
     
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    is that even true sage ? austin tx? muggwart.
     
  5. J.Onstott

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    S. farinacea... maybe?
     
  6. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Nope, not S. farinacea and yes true Sage.
    As mrEric points out True sage doesn't like muggy
    weather and clay. That's what makes this plant so special.
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    Chris
     
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  7. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Closeup of leaf & flower
     

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    Howdy folks,

    This plant almost looks good enough to eat! Could it be a mutant Salvia officinalis?
     
  9. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    That's Half Right....What's the other Half?
    Note the lobed leaf on some of the petioles.
    Regards
    Chris
     
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    S. triloba...
     
  11. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Gonna give it to J.Onstott.

    Salvia officinalis x fruticosa (triloba) 'Newe Ya'ar' developed in Israel.

    So far as I know the only culinary cultivar to tolerate Heat,clay & Humidity
    in the Southern US.

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    Chris
     
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  12. Don Ho

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    Good job J.Onstott. I missed the lobes on the foliage.
     
  13. J.Onstott

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    I did too... I had to have the hint to get it:)
     

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