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October 21, 2007 : Daphniphyllum macropodum

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Keywords: Daphniphyllaceae | Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq.

Daphniphyllum macropodum

This particular specimen of Daphniphyllum macropodum in the UBC Asian Garden is exhibiting some aberrant behaviour this year. The leaves are usually held upright or horizontal, with a tendency to hide the fruit. As you can see, these leaves are drooping, causing the fruit to be quite prominent. It makes for an eye-catching pattern.

Daphniphyllum macropodum was previously featured on BPotD.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at October 21, 2007 8:00 AM

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Probably too wet at the root. Have also seen this species infested with Armillaria.

Posted by: Ron B at October 21, 2007 11:07 AM

Agree with Ron, re. wet root...

Posted by: John Sweeney at October 21, 2007 8:51 PM

Very interesting to see the fruit. It is always intersting to fine out why things like this happen.
Thank you,
Margaret-Rae

Posted by: Margaret-Rae Davis at October 27, 2007 12:10 PM

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