Contest Begun September 2002

This contest was won by Jon Roethlinge who submitted the correct answer on Friday, September 20th, at 07:44 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 Northern Hemisphere.
2. This plant reaches 120 cm (4 ft) in height.
3. The mucronate cladophylls of this plant are ovate and 2.5 cm (1 in) in length.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Hydrastis canadensis

Hydrastis canadensis makes an interesting addition to any shade border or natural garden. The handsome foliage unfurls in the early spring, followed by quarter-sized white flowers reminiscent of Trautvetteria caroliniensis, another Ranunculaceae family member. The flowers last about a week or so and then begin their summer-long transformation into brilliant red berries.

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

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