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help identifying plant that looks like an octopus!

19 years ago

Hi,

I have inherited a few plants in my garden from the previous owner including the one in the attached photo that reminds me of a green octopus with many tentacles! The plant bears small cream flowers along the stems as well as bright red berries. The plant produces juicy pale-ish tubers just above and also below the ground. These tubers are like small elongated eggs. I would appreciate anyone who could identify the plant for me and also any advice on the success I might have transplanting my sea creature into a pot - I think it would make a great feature!

Many thanks in advance!

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TonyfromOz
19 years ago
Pic very small, but my guess is Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri'
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Original Author
19 years ago
Yes, apologies for the tiny photo - it was either a huge file or a tiny one! I have followed up on your suggestion and my mystery plant does indeed seem to be Asparagus densiflorus. Thanks for your help.
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