Contest Begun November 2003

This contest was won by Elizabeth Wood who submitted the correct answer on Tuesday, December 9th at 22:03: 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 Southern Hemisphere.
2. This plant may reach 60 cm (2 ft) in height.
3. The linear-lanceolate leaves of this plant are 3 cm (1.2 in) in length.
4. The corymbose flowers of this plant are white, pink or purple.
5. This plant is a native of Southern Africa.
6. The stem of this plant is glabrous or finely hairy.
7. This plant still carries the botanical name given it by Carolus Linnaeus.
8. This plant belongs to the same botanical family as Limosella australis.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Xanthorhiza simplicissima, commonly known as yellowroot, is a low growing understory shrub native to North America. It reaches a height of 12-18" (30-45 cm) and has dark green dissected foliage which turns brilliant purple in fall. Drooping, purple flowers appear in late spring. It prefers moist, woodland conditions.

This month's contest winner will receive a Xanthorhiza simplicissima supplied by Sunshine Farm & Gardens.

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