Can anyone tell me this "plant's" id?
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LouAnne S on Apr 08, 2012Why is this only showing on my profile page and not the feed ? It says there have been 94 views...NO ONE has ever seen this before? Do you all need a closer picture????Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Apr 08, 2012Hi Louanne, it is showing up in the feed as well. You just need to sort by "new" (upper right hand side of the homepage). It must be that no one has been able to identify it yet, I certainly can't :) But don't worry, I'm sure you will have some your answer soon.Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Apr 08, 2012I have never seen anything like this either, but I am in a very different climate. You could take a clipping to a good local nursery you trust. They might be able to help you.Helpful Reply
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC on Apr 09, 2012No clue!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Apr 09, 2012LouAnne, I sent the photo to a gardening friend in California, who identifies it as Claytonia perfoliata. The common name, miner's lettuce, refers to its use by California Gold Rush miners, who ate it to get their vitamin C to prevent scurvy. Some folks apparently still eat it today, raw in salads. The leaves start out green, but turn a deep red as they dry out.Helpful Reply
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Ruth K on Apr 09, 2012oh I like this send me some LOL really if its that hardy put some roots in a zip bag and send it to me.Helpful Reply
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LouAnne S on Apr 09, 2012Well Ruth, you know what they say...."A weed is just an undiscovered treasure!"Helpful Reply
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Fieldstone Design on Apr 09, 2012Hellebore!Helpful Reply
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Tamber B on Apr 09, 2012That looks like a plant i see growing out in the fields by the lake mmm not sure what it is though, maybe you should as a botanist at your local collegeHelpful Reply
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Carol on Apr 09, 2012Fieldstone - Hellebore was the first thing I thought of too.Helpful Reply
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Carol S on Apr 09, 2012I love this plant!!! Wish I knew what it was. Am taking notes on the answers. i have Hellebore and the flowers are nothing like this. LOVE the colors!.Helpful Reply
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Mary C on Apr 09, 2012maybe call your local landscapers or garden centers.Helpful Reply
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Debora P on Apr 09, 2012Some alien weed! LOL!Helpful Reply
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Elaine V on Apr 09, 2012Helleborous, also known as Lenten Rose!!!! It comes in all colors!Helpful Reply
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Betsey D on Apr 09, 2012I would go with miner's lettuce - always look it up, not guess. I knew it looked familiar but only saw it in books, as I am in NY. It is fascinating and I would put it into pots or a special place as a garden plant. It is lovely. We have some odd species on our property because there is a "micro climate" and the builders of the house were from way down South and planted them. It makes for a splendid and unique property. ENJOY! :)Helpful Reply
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Gloria D on Apr 09, 2012I googled miners lettuce and it does look just like this only it is very green, grows in the shade and wet areas, People up north have it but are over whelmed by it. Very good for salads. I would like some of this myself.Helpful Reply
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Nancy J on Apr 09, 2012Don't know what it is but I think it's pretty cool! No reason to discard a plant because it appears to be a weed. Make a garden of it, you might find it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds!Helpful Reply
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Angie S on Apr 09, 2012Hellrbores or Lenten Rose! pretty sure!Helpful Reply
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Deborah C on Apr 09, 2012It sort of looks like a Hellebore to me as well.But where is the foliage?Helpful Reply
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Evelyn R on Apr 09, 2012Very pretty; it's a keeper.Helpful Reply
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Kelly S on Apr 09, 2012We have something like it here. It grows where there's lots of water, mostly under my outside spigots! The roots are shallow so it's easy to get rid of if you want but it's unusual and pretty so plan around it. I don't like having plants close to my foundation so the ones at the spigot usually don't have a choice.Helpful Reply
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Karla H on Apr 10, 2012Have any of you seen "Little Shop of Horrors"? Beware of strange plants. I agree it looks like Hellebores or Lenten Rose.Helpful Reply
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Evelyn R on Apr 10, 2012I'm sure Douglas' friend is correct. It's not like any Hellebore I've ever seen - the stems are way different and it would be covered with leaves. I'll have to check this out and see if it grows here. I think it's gorgeous.Helpful Reply
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LouAnne S on Apr 10, 2012I have confirmed that Douglas's friend is correct. I'm potting the ones in the way of the ongoing landscaping and locally I even have found friends who have actually eaten Miner's Lettuce. They say it's good. I think all of them together will be an interesting display - IF it ever stops raining here! Thanks all!Helpful Reply
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Lavinnea on Jul 29, 2014This IS Miner's Lettuce and it is edible. It reseeds easily and comes up every year all over the yard. It's good added to our salads. This particular specimen doesn't look happy as they are usually deep green- my guess is too much sun or not enough water.Helpful Reply
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Judy on Jul 29, 2014Douglas Hunt nailed it in comment # 5. It's miner's lettuce. As you can see, it's all over Ca. but we have it here in Or. too. http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-taxon=Claytonia+perfoliataHelpful Reply
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Sandra Chapman on Aug 03, 2015Know you have received an answer already but for future reference on mystery plants your county extension office is always s sure bet.Helpful Reply
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DORLIS on Sep 17, 2015Edible! I will have to get some.Helpful Reply
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