What is it 81? Now solved!

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John J

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What is it 81? Now solved!
« on: July 28, 2016, 04:54:54 PM »
It's been a long time since we had one of these. Anyone recognize this seed pod?
« Last Edit: July 30, 2016, 07:14:11 AM by Alisdair »
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

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Fermi

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2016, 12:46:05 AM »
Glycine max?
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John J

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2016, 04:57:05 AM »
Sorry, Fermi, but this one is not edible.
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

JayB

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2016, 09:29:18 AM »
Caesalpinia gilliesii??
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John J

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2016, 09:59:03 AM »
Still off the mark, JayB, I'm afraid.
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

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JTh

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2016, 02:05:06 PM »
Wisteria sp. (Wisteria sinensis)?
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John J

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2016, 05:58:46 PM »
Sorry, Jorun, way off the mark. Not an exotic.
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

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JTh

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2016, 08:03:35 PM »
Spartium junceum?
Retired veterinary surgeon by training with a PhD in parasitology,  but worked as a virologist since 1992.
Member of the MGS  since 2004. Gardening in Oslo and to a limited extent in Halkidiki, Greece.

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John J

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Re: What is it 81?
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2016, 05:06:31 AM »
Spot on, Jorun, well done.
Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)