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Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by sigi, Sep 25, 2006.

  1. sigi

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    Can you help me identify this plant? Furry stems, cascading red bracts, growing outdoors, summer Boston. Thanks.
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Amaranthus tricolor
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Can't tell what that one is, but the one behind it looks sort of like a Lycopus sp. in the Lamiaceae family.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Just looked up Ron's post, Amaranthus tricolor, and the one behind it might be the same thing. I'm more familiar with the wild species. That sure is a fancy pigweed!
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I think there is only one plant in the picture.
     
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    Thanks, appreciate your help.
     
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    Hi, Ron. Is this the same as Joseph's Coat? It really looks quite different although both are called amaranthus tricolor.
     
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