Contest Begun April 2003

This contest was won by Lynn Sherman who submitted the correct answer on Monday, April 28th, at 13:33 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 10-30 cm (4-12 in) in height.
3. The leaves of this plant are 6-31 mm (.25-1.25 in) in length.
4. The flowers of this plant are 6 mm (.25) in width.
5. Though a native of Europe, this plant is now commonly found in many parts of North America.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Arisarum proboscideum

Arisarum proboscideum is usually diminutive in size (3"-8") and bears one or two dark green glossy, philodendron-like leaves in early spring. This aroid has the cutest Arisaema-like flowers displaying a slender twining 4"- 9" wispy tail. Reported hardy in zone 5, I would give it a little extra mulch in a really cold winter. They're native to Italy and Spain and can be found in large colonies in shady areas that stay somewhat moist during the Summer months. A real curiosity and an interesting ground cover.

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

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