ID plant request for Colin
Posted:
Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:29 pm
by Jenno
Here is the mystery plant I was asking you about @ the 2X2 today
Any ideas?
Thanks
Ray
Re: ID plant request for Colin
Posted:
Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:40 am
by Elver
I believe it's called "Love-lies-bleeding" (Amaranthus caudatus)
Other common names: chenille plant, amaranth, tassel plant, velvet flower
It has origins in the American tropics. The leaves are edible.
Re: ID plant request for Colin
Posted:
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:36 am
by Jenno
Thanks Elver
Much appreciated
Re: ID plant request for Colin
Posted:
Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:54 pm
by colin_12
And the crowd goes wild.......Nicely done Elver.
Yes it looks like an Amaranthus to me also.