Contest Begun May 2003

This contest was won by Carol Lim who submitted the correct answer on Monday, June 2nd, at 12:16 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 Eastern Hemisphere.
2. This plant may reach 40 m (130 ft) in height.
3. The brown bark of this plant is furrowed and curled, peeling in long ribbons.
4. The sperical to ovoid cones of this plant are 1-1.7 cm (.4-.7 in) in length.
5. This plant is a native of Bhutan and other nearby countries.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Tellima grandiflora

Tellima grandiflora grows in moist-to-dry woodlands from Alaska to California, in the garden it prefers full shade. When in flower, it reaches a height of 18-24", and forms a clump 12-24" wide. The common name, fringe cups, is easy to understand when you take a close look at the flowers.

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

Just click on the button below to see the correct answer to this contest.