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Mystery Plant 88

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Joined: 1/15/2008
Location: Bothell
Posts: 668
Posted: Oct/15/2009 10:09 PM PST

Okay, I took a few minutes to add the first clue tonight. I won't be near my computer most of tomorrow.~A
P.S. You are identifying the vine crossing the photo horizontally.

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Posted: Oct/16/2009 11:33 PM PST

Clue #2
This is a tropical vine though root hardy to the 20's.
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Joined: 9/12/2006
Location: Northern, NJ
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Posted: Oct/17/2009 12:51 AM PST

A member of the Alstroemeria family?
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Posted: Oct/17/2009 7:04 AM PST

Yes, Told2b.


Clue #3

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Posted: Oct/17/2009 11:40 PM PST

Bomarea genus?
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Posted: Oct/18/2009 7:47 AM PST

Yes.....I will post a photo of the species after church! ~Andrea
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Posted: Oct/18/2009 9:55 PM PST

Last clue-even though you've known all along! ~Andrea

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Posted: Oct/19/2009 12:51 AM PST

105 Views. It's not just me that is following along.
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Location: Bothell
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Posted: Oct/19/2009 6:16 AM PST

Well, you are all so good that I would have to discover an unknown plant on a trek with Dan Hinkley to stump you!

You may eat the root of this vine, if you so desire.
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Joined: 9/12/2006
Location: Northern, NJ
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Posted: Oct/20/2009 1:13 PM PST

Bomarea edulis (B. hirtella)?
Common name Pink Bomarea also
known as white Jerusalem artichoke.
1st pic is listed as 'edulis'
2nd pic is listed as 'hirtella'

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