Contest Begun April 2002

This contest was won by Monty Green who submitted the correct answer on Thursday, April 18th, at 22:19 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 may reach 3 m (10 ft) in height.
3. The capitulum of this plant may reach 30 cm (12 in) in diameter.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Caulophyllum thalictroides produces yellowish, golden-green flowers in early spring and although they are small, they are still quite interesting in their cluster. During the summer, the fruits--which resemble the edible fruits of blueberries--enlarge and turn a deeper blue. In the wild you'll find this plant growing in deep to filtered shade with soil rich in organic matter under its feet. In the garden it can tolerate a little more sun and a little less moisture.

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

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