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Thursday - June 30, 2005
From: Bossier City, LA
Region: Southeast
Topic: Plant Identification
Title: Plant Identification
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
I have a plant that someone gave me and I don't have a clue what it is. I have a picture of it on my computer. If you can send me a email address where I can send the picture to you, that would be great. Thanks.ANSWER:
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