Contest Begun May 2000

This contest was won by Rachel Cook who submitted the correct answer on Tuesday, June 6th, at 9:50 ET.

If you would like to try your hand at guessing the correct answer, the clues available when the contest was won are provided below. The correct answer can be displayed at the bottom of the page.

1. This plant is a native of the Western Hemisphere.
2. This plant grows to 5-20 cm (2-8 in) in height.
3. The leaves of this plant are 2.5-6.5 cm (1-2.7 in) in length.
4. The natural habitat of this plant is on dry open slopes at high elevations.
5. The flowers of this plant are 4-8 mm (.25 in) in length.
6. The genus name of this plant honors a Russian botanist.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

The correct answer can be displayed at the bottom of the page.

The Prize!

Jeffersonia diphylla

Jeffersonia diphylla was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, this early spring flowering plant has charming white, ephemeral flowers and set a unique seed pod that resembles a little hooded pouch. The plant itself however is not ephemeral at all and provides great foliage in part to full shade all Summer. The common name is twinleaf because of its attractive double leaf structure. Plants are moderate (12" - 18") in height and will soon form a colony from self-seeding.

This month's contest winner will receive three Jeffersonia diphylla supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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