Contest Begun June 2004

This contest was won by Lynn Sherman who submitted the correct answer on Sunday, June 27th at 09:38 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 more than 15 m (50 ft) in length.
3. The broad-ovate to broad-oblong leaves of this plant are 6-12 mm (.25-.5 in) in length.
4. The white or pink flowers of this plant appear in an inflorescence of axillary cymes.
5. This plant is a native of the New Zealand.

Can you name the genus and species of this plant?

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

The Prize!

Zizia aurea

Zizia aurea, unlike most umbellifers, or plants in what was the Umbelliferae family, now known as the Apiaceae family, which are either biennial or monocarpic, here's a long-lived perennial that's native to the Eastern U.S. The dark green, glossy, dissected foliage is a perfect foil for the long-lasting, brilliant yellow umbels of flowers that persist for weeks in late spring to early summer. Plants are 12"-24" tall and form a nice tight clump about 12" in diameter.

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

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