Wildflower iD

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by bethie, Jul 12, 2006.

  1. bethie

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    This looks like a great forum. I have searched high and low trying to identify this little "wildflower" from Lafayette, Louisiana. It has a triangular center. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to browsing on this site.
     

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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Could it be Sisyrinchium minus or S. rosulatum?
     
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    It's not either one of them but thanks so much. If you have anymore suggestions they will be welcomed.
     
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    Possibly an Ornithogalum umbellatum Star-of-Bethlehem?
     
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    Thanks, but that's still not it. This picture was taken ten days ago. I can't seem to find anything that has this definitive triangular center.
     
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    Hi,
    Could it be a Zephyranthes candida (or atamasca) or may be a Cooperia drummondii.
     
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    No, it's neither of those but thanks for replying.
     
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    What about Nothoscordum bivalve (False garlic or crow poison)?

    Simon
     
  9. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    We're quickly running out of possible plants!
     
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    No, it's not false garlic. I appreciate the effort. I am famililiar with all these plants mentioned.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Can you add some details about where the plant was growing (i.e., habitat)?
     
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    All I know about it is that it was growing in a friends yard in a grassy spot where they don't mow. Another Louisiana friend has had these come up in her yard also but doesn't know what it is either. i'm thinking we may never know but your efforts are appreciated. It was still blooming two weeks ago.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Well, that opens up the possibility that it is cultivated and not a native plant, though.
     
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    Cultivated or wild, I'm still trying to find out what it is.
     
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    The fruit sure looks like it belongs to a Sisyrinchium, could it be a hybrid?
     

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