Always good to mention you're in Australia as it may
aid identifications.

I guess you have no idea saltcedar

Actually I do, funny you'd assume otherwise.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ruscus aculeatus

funny you never gave a helpful answer in your first response.

and as a matter of fact, you nailed it. thankyou for the link!

While I investigated your inquiry I mentioned it would
be helpful now and in the future to mention your location.
Someone else might have known instantly. It took me a
few minutes to remember this plant is all.

All one needs do is click on my name to see my location if they need it.
I figured it irrelevant as plants of this description are uncommon. You either know it or you don't.
I searched prior to posting here based on description and found nothing.
thanks for your help.

Suit yourself, most other people here choose to list their
location or zone knowing that can help others give an
answer sooner. Just because it didn't help this time doesn't
imply it won't in future.

sorry I've got more interesting things to do than be badgered by a post matron. get another hobby, you sound bored. get over yourself.

luvtogrow - when people ask about a plant on this forum it is useful to know as much detail as possible from the original poster. Knowing the location can help. Everyone here gives their expertise voluntarily and it is only courteous to make it as straightforward as possible for them to make an id. Ruscus is not a rare plant, I'm afraid, so that bit of info was rather misleading. It is the first thing I thought of but the 'rare' bit stopped me responding. Saltcedar is generally concise and to the point in id ing things and almost always accurate. I'm not sure you will receive much future help on this forum if you choose to insult old hands.

flora uk, had you read the post correctly, i stated that it was labeled as such.
so 'old hands' are entitled to insult others???
i repeatedly thanked saltcedar, only to receive antagonism. you might notice the subtle 'dweeb' insult thrown in there.
if this the calabre of the hospitality here, it is no loss to me.

Thread went bad with third post. Rest is same result as if trolling was original intention.

what the heck is whrong with you people????

Your approach here. Same as if you took the same tact - or lack of it - anywhere else. Supposed characteristics of this supposed "you people" is not the problem.

fwiw, I seldom even open the threads where the member has not bothered to fill in in a location. Location makes a big difference when trying to identify something, particularly from a description alone. I usually only open those that are in my zone, or near it.

In this case, I was curious what this rare plant might be.

I've been using this forum for many years, the people here have always been very quick to answer and knowledgeable. I really hate to see this type thread as it is unjust. Just because someone doesn't write a friendly letter doesn't mean that they are being rude. This post is not meant to insult or harm anyone. That's just my story and I'm sticking to it. ;-)

Ruscus