What has pretty purple stems?

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  1. Zandoli

    Zandoli Active Member

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    Almost looks like something edible.
    :-)
     

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  2. Cereusly Steve

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    But don't dare eat it.

    Possibly a "Columbine", Aquilegia or a Thalictrum. Can only be sure when it blooms.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Columbine.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agree with Aquilegia (Columbine). Like most plants in the family Ranunculaceae, it is poisonous, so don't go eating it.
     
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    Yah! I crossed it off the ingredients of my Exotic salad list of ingredients.
    Thanks for the ID, I do have a few more, that I will be posting soon.
     
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