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Wednesday - August 13, 2008
From: HAUSER LAKE, ID
Region: Rocky Mountain
Topic: Plant Identification
Title: Plant Identification
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
I have a plant that shoots seeds out of pods in late summer and grows like crazy. The stem looks like a rhubarb plant. It has multiple leaves, and beautiful flowers that look like orchids. I was wondering what it is. I have pictures of it if that would helpANSWER:
Mr. Smarty Plants doesn't immediately recognize the plant you are describing. Please send pictures and we will do our best to identify it. Visit the Ask Mr. Smarty Plants page to read the instructions (under "Plant Identification") for submitting photographs.More Plant Identification Questions
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