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Monday - August 31, 2009

From: Kenosha, WI
Region: Midwest
Topic: Plant Identification
Title: Plant identification
Answered by: Nan Hampton

QUESTION:

I need to identify a plant with broad leaves from a central base, no stalk, it also has a large inverted pinecone shaped central pod purplish in color. It is in heavy shade. Approx 2 ft high. Thank you.

ANSWER:

This plant sounds intriguing, but I'm afraid Mr. Smarty Plants is going to need some photos in order to identify it.  Please visit Mr. Smarty Plants' Plant Identification page to read instructions for submitting photos.
 

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