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From: Apex, NC
Region: Southeast
Topic: Plant Identification
Title: Plant ID from Apex NC
Answered by: Barbara Medford
We are sorry but we are no longer able to accept pictures for plant identification. You can go to our Plant Identification page for links to online forums and possibly someone will be able to help you.
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