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June 13, 2005 : Fabiana imbricata f. violacea
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Keywords: Solanaceae | Fabiana imbricata Ruiz. & Pav. forma violacea | 20044-0013-1981
Believe it or not, this Chilean plant is in the same family as the previously featured Iochroma australe, and therefore a relative of tomatoes and potatoes. As I mentioned a few days ago, we are surrounded by amazing diversity; botanical gardens are great places to appreciate that.
There seems to be much confusion as to whether this lilac-flowered form is actually a cultivated selection (in which case the name would correctly be Fabiana imbricata 'Violacea' - this is how it is often sold), or whether it has been scientifically published and described as being a naturally-occurring form (hence forma violacea). We've opted to use the latter at UBC, despite not being able to verify that the plant was ever properly published under that name, because a few well-respected information sources like the RHS Plantfinder suggest it.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at June 13, 2005 2:40 AM
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Posted by: Teardrop at June 15, 2005 1:11 PM
Thank you - I think it's an awesome picture myself. It reminds me of breaking ocean waves.
Posted by: Daniel Mosquin 
at June 15, 2005 9:28 PM
I love this plant. It is so pretty.
Posted by: Jessica at June 17, 2005 12:54 PM
Congratulations, Beautiful picture and fresh
Posted by: Martha at June 17, 2005 3:17 PM
I love it! this beautiful plant have my name
Posted by: Fabiana at February 11, 2006 11:28 PM
Will you have this plant for sale in May at your sale or where can I buy this plant? judy
Posted by: Judy Varga at April 17, 2008 11:54 AM
That's a good question, Judy. I think the list for what plants will be available at the Perennial Plant Sale will be posted on the web site soon, so look for that.
Otherwise, it is not an easy plant to source locally. A search through Google reveals mostly UK nurseries.
Posted by: Daniel Mosquin 
at April 17, 2008 11:58 AM
this is a beautiful plant because first of all i love mother nature and it has my favorite color lavender and it is just breathe taking=]
Posted by: jasmine at April 9, 2009 11:51 AM
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Peaceful beauty...aka Purple Finger Tips!!! This photo is so invitingly wild yet serene. I love it! Great shot of diversity...