Monday, 12 July 2021

A Summer Flower Quiz

This is an insects eye-view of part of the flower
Currently flowering in our garden, this flower is by no means diminutive - being roughly 60cms long.

It has green palmate leaves with white flecks along the veins which are similar in size to a tea-plate.
The stems are substantial, round, and fleshy with spotted markings up and down them. They stand roughly 90cms high.
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1. What is the plants Latin name and common name? It has various common names but anyone of them will suffice.

2. Which part of the world is the plants natural habitat?

3. Which family does it belong to?

4. It is necessary to consider very carefully where you choose to grow this flower - why?  

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I shall switch Comments Moderation on to give everyone an equal chance. The answers to the quiz will be given on Friday.

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23 comments:

  1. gallovidian12 July 2021 at 13:31

    1. Zantedeschia; calla lily/arum lily

    2. South Africa

    3.Lily

    4. All parts of the plant are poisonous, also to animals including dogs, so needs consideration in placing, so yes, it is necessary.

    Sarah

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    1. Rosemary12 July 2021 at 15:40

      Sorry Mrs L but thank you for trying. It is not a Zantedeschia, or a Calla lily both of which I also have growing in the garden too.

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  2. Debra She Who Seeks12 July 2021 at 13:51

    Oh, it's JUST on the TIP OF MY TONGUE! Hahahahaha, I have NO CLUE, of course.

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  3. Gina12 July 2021 at 15:41

    Dear Rosemary,
    Obviously an exotic species. I only know common type of flowers. Another one of my shortcomings. Looking forward to reading the answers.

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    1. Rosemary12 July 2021 at 18:47

      Dear Gina - I shall look forward to showing it to you. Take care.

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,12 July 2021 at 16:27

    Basically, I am stumped, but perhaps the plant is simply not found here in southern Ontario. The best that I can come up with is that it is some kind of Aroid in the family Araceae. And I am not absolutely sure of that! You may have to send me the dunce's cap, Rosemary!

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    1. Rosemary12 July 2021 at 18:46

      Apparently it can be found in Ontario and in Vancouver BC too. It will of course have been imported to Canada. I am not sending you the dunce's cap as you are kind of on the right track.

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  5. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder12 July 2021 at 16:35

    Dearest Rosemary,
    Must be an exotic Philodendron species and you show only part of the flower, not its long spadix.
    From the tropical rain forests I think.
    Therefore you must be careful for having it outdoors in a sheltered spot for cold climate.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Rosemary12 July 2021 at 18:42

      Dear Mariette - it is exotic and you are heading along the right track. Looking at it you would imagine that it would be found in a tropical rain forest but it isn't. Thank you for giving it a go.

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  6. Lorrie12 July 2021 at 18:44

    Dear Rosemary,
    I did a little hunting, but came up with nothing. I'll look forward to the reveal of this mystery plant on Friday!

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    1. Rosemary12 July 2021 at 18:50

      Dear Lorrie - a hunt on Google can be a really useful tool, but sometimes it does let us down.

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  7. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder12 July 2021 at 18:49

    Dearest Rosemary,
    Then... it must be: 1. The Dragon's Tongue Lily or Dracunculus vulgaris.
    2. Greece and the Balkans
    3. Herbaceous perennial Araceae.
    4. Humus rich well drained soil and FULL SUN.
    Hope this is it...
    Hugs,
    Mariette
    4.

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  8. Parnassus12 July 2021 at 19:06

    Hello Rosemary, I don't think we have these in the U.S. but it seems to be some kind of arum. From the way you phrased the final question and from knowing certain similar plants, I am guessing that it smells bad.
    --Jim

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    1. Rosemary12 July 2021 at 19:28

      Hello Jim - like several others you are very much on the right track, but what is its name? Like many other plants these days it can be found in the U.S but of course it has been imported.

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  9. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"12 July 2021 at 20:53

    You've set some hard quizzes before but this one's a real stinker!
    Dracunculus vulgaris. Stink lily or voodoo lily. Balkans. Araceae or arum family. It smells of rotting flesh.
    To be honest I only remembered it's common name and its scent - not easy to forget!

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  10. Tom King12 July 2021 at 21:23

    Dranunculus vulgaris, the Voodoo lily.

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  11. Tom King12 July 2021 at 21:26

    An aroid from the Balkans. Smells strongly of carrion in bloom, pollinated by flies.

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  12. blueskyscotland13 July 2021 at 00:31

    Not got a clue :o)

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  13. Margaret D13 July 2021 at 04:29

    Rosemary, Is it a
    Dragon arum lily (Dracunculus vulgaris) is also called voodoo lily, snake lily, stink lily, and many more colorful monikers. With the spadix nestled in the center, it's no wonder the plants are called amorphallus. The plant is a deciduous tuber which produces large-fingered aroid leaves of glossy light green.
    It's endemic to the Balkans, Greece and the Aegean Islands, it has a dreadful smell?...
    Think I've covered all the questions..

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  14. Janey and Co.14 July 2021 at 13:25

    Unusual stems…I give up.

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    1. Rosemary14 July 2021 at 13:31

      They are and so is the rest of the plant.

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