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Apr 22nd, 2007 at 04:37 PM
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Found this a few weeks ago growing under landscape fabric at my new home near Olympia WA. Took a smaller version (that i found under the porch) to the Mason County extension office and the gentleman looked over said "Its a trillium, leave it alone, valuable plant" And I was promptly dismissed. Feeling embarassed I went home, then it hit me! Trilliums have THREE leaf foliage. This has a five-leaf structure. Anyone know what it is?
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I would've guess trillium. But, since you said that it isn't, I have no idea. Looks neat though!
Sarah - Zone 5b/6
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How long have you lived there? Would other's have planted this?? Maybe a Voodoo lily?? Do the leaves look something along these?? Sorta???? Dragon Lily (Dracunculus vulgaris) *Voodoo Lily* Are the leaves coming out of the thing that looks like brown sticks???????
Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Jack-in-the-Pulpit: Usually has two leaves each divided into three leaflets. The stems are stout and mottled with purple and green. Has a membrane at the base. A Pulpit will rise later. Compare I.D to your plant. An uncommon find among wildflowers. Are you in a warm weather state?
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Here's my Jack~in~the~Pulpits...
Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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I think Weezie has it right! The last picture on the link has a foliage formation that seems right on. It starts with a five leaf, then the lower leaves branch out to more leaves. The stem with whitish greenish and mottled purple is correct too. Could it be? I have lived in this house for 2 weeks. But how does this plant also get under my breezeway porch? There are 2 much smaller plants growing there.
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But how does this plant also get under my breezeway porch? There are 2 much smaller plants growing there. Dragon Lilies can be propagated from seed or offset bulbs. *same as even the J~i~t~P's.. and even Arum's Italicum's.. Here's a picture of the type of stem/bulbets like...
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Too cool! I am excited to see this bloom. Thank you for all your help! It's now about 2 feet tall (pics were taken a week ago). I will post a pic when it blooms. Again Thanx!
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Those are like the seeds eventually.. Not sure it they turn those colors.. If it's the same, I got on too, and it will be the first year for me too.. I haven't taken pictures of it yet, *we'll see if I get some* But PLEASE keep us posted on it, we'd love to watch it as it matures...
Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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could it be in the yucca familly
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