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Old April 13th, 2004, 12:03 PM
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50-year-old unidentified plant

This plant is truely a beauty! It's leaves are medium green with a lighter green irregular shaped marking from stem to tip. The leaves are slightly fuzzy with a burgundy hue and the underside is burgundy. The flower is 3 petaled with a yellow stamin. I believe the plant was originally purchased in PA but has been thriving in FL for about 30 years as both a potted indoor and outdoor plant (no direct sunlight). My friend would be delighted to know what the name is because it belonged to her beloved aunt who has passed away.
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Old April 13th, 2004, 07:11 PM
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Brown Spiderwort (Siderasis fuscata)

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Old April 13th, 2004, 07:24 PM
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Thanks so much for the accurate identification. That was fast! I can't wait to tell my friend about this.
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