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Can anyone suggest what this plant is that has appeared in a friend's vegetable garden in Cornwall. It appears to have flowers that last about a day and then it has two sepals that have a black round 'fruit' developing. The flowers are a very light blue and white. Picasa Web Albums - Judith - Plant
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some kind of physalis..? -
Sorry Taff, I don't think it's a Physalis. Don't know what it is though. Just had a quick google. I thought maybe some kind of bellflower but apparently not.Comment
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Now that is clever!Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?Comment
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Well done Zazen!!Comment
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give that woman a hand!! [and give me a plant dictionary
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Thank you so much, you are brilliant. Never thought of thatOriginally posted by zazen999 View PostComment
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I have seeds for this plant if anyone's interested?
I grew it last year...I think it's related to the cape gooseberry/ tomatillo but it's not edible.Last edited by ginger ninger; 05-09-2010, 07:31 AM.Comment
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Could it be Ipomoea (Morning Glory)?Comment
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It sure is Nicandra. We found one growing on rough ground in a nearby park. Didn't come again this year though. Gorgeous shade of blue.Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
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the flower looks a little like morning glory
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I would love to have a goo at this if you really do have some spare seeds. Shall I pm you for and address to send a SAE?Originally posted by ginger ninger View Post
Mary xxWars against nations are fought to change maps; wars against poverty are fought to map change – Muhammad AliComment
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It grows all over the allotments given the chance...amazingly quick swamping growth.....I have always considered it a bit of a (albeit pretty) pain. Although I had heard it called 'shoofly;' it didn't really register... then a lady suggested I place a small vase of it in the kitchen....and I have to say it worked well...hardly seen any flies at all...got to keep harvesting though as it doesn't that last long in water....(don't know if it works with whitefly like the link suggests...always used marigolds but i'll trial it on the Brussels this week)
...shame it doesn't work with wasps too!...paper bags/fake nests etc don't seem that good either when there is tempting food about.Last edited by Paulottie; 07-09-2010, 11:54 AM.Comment
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