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Miscellaneous => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: John J on May 26, 2015, 10:17:16 AM

Title: What is this 77? Now solved!
Post by: John J on May 26, 2015, 10:17:16 AM

While going through my photos from northern Greece I came across this one that I thought might be of interest.
Any takers for the name? Of the plant, not the beetle.

Title: Re: What is this 77?
Post by: JTh on May 26, 2015, 01:10:43 PM

Hm, looks like a cross between Allium and Bellevalia

Title: Re: What is this 77?
Post by: John J on May 27, 2015, 04:37:09 AM

Even though the 2 you mention are distantly related to each other I think any connection to the subject would be very loose, Jorun.

Title: Re: What is this 77?
Post by: JTh on May 27, 2015, 08:30:23 AM

Of course, I know, that's why I can't find out what it is.

Title: Re: What is this 77?
Post by: John J on May 27, 2015, 04:48:18 PM

Oh dear! I didn't think this plant would cause so much trouble and ......! :(

Title: Re: What is this 77?
Post by: Alice on May 27, 2015, 05:01:26 PM

Going purely on your clues, John: Loosestrife.
Lysimachia atropurpurea?

Title: Re: What is this 77?
Post by: John J on May 27, 2015, 06:05:44 PM

Should have known I couldn't slip anything past you, Alice. Chris Gardner, our botanist guide, pointed out a whole swathe of these beautiful plants by the side of the road.