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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: Gerdk on October 05, 2013, 03:36:02 PM

Title: 2 unknown species
Post by: Gerdk on October 05, 2013, 03:36:02 PM

While on a bus tour to Southern UK/Cornwall I found 2 plant species which
I wasn't able to name - so I would be glad to receive an identification

1.  growing in the park beside the Royal Pavillion in Brighton
2. Proteaceae in a miniature Park in Saint Ives/Cornwall


Gerd

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: ashley on October 05, 2013, 06:33:22 PM

I'd say Banksia for the second one Gerd, possibly serrata.

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: David Nicholson on October 05, 2013, 06:46:09 PM

First one perhaps Skimmia and in particular the hybrid S x confusa 'Kew Green'

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Margaret on October 05, 2013, 07:45:03 PM

The first looks like Bupleurum fruticosum

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Gerdk on October 06, 2013, 04:12:36 PM

Thank you alltogether!
Bupleurum fruticosum seems right (-sorry David) and Banksia also, at least the genus!

Gerd

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Gerdk on October 06, 2013, 04:25:19 PM

A new question - here is a Selaginella species, probably received from a German forum member
together with a Chinese Corydalis species. It is a good grower, hardiness not tested until now.
Once again I would be glad to receive an identification.

Gerd

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Gerdk on October 14, 2013, 09:34:36 AM

No idea???  I can`t believe it   :(

Gerd

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Maggi Young on October 14, 2013, 10:57:49 AM

Oh Gerd,  these club mosses are all quite similar  :-\

I will suggest Selaginella kraussiana     :)

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Gerdk on October 15, 2013, 07:19:29 AM

Thank you Maggi - this seems the most probable identification.
The species should not be hardy here - nevertheless I will try some
pieces outside.

Gerd

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Giles on October 15, 2013, 02:34:59 PM

Gerd,
It has become naturalised - and a problem as an invasive weed - in parts of the UK, so I would keep a close eye on it.
Giles

Title: Re: 2 unknown species
Post by: Gerdk on October 15, 2013, 06:34:13 PM

Quote from: Giles on October 15, 2013, 02:34:59 PM

Gerd,
It has become naturalised - and a problem as an invasive weed - in parts of the UK, so I would keep a close eye on it.
Giles

Giles,
Thank you for the warning  - I live in the cooler part of Germany - USDA Zone 7 b - but nevertheless I'll take care.
I just managed to introduce Oxalis valdiviense in my garden and there is no need for more weeds.

Gerd