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Need help identifying name of this plant in garden

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

This plant is from my sister's backyard but since they had the landscaper design and build their backyard, they have no idea what plant this is. I would like to include this plant in my own garden but I am having a hard time finding out what the name is. We're in Northern California

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Carrie B
9 years ago
Euphorbia. Perhaps Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'
Kibo Yan thanked Carrie B
Kibo Yan
Original Author
9 years ago
Thankyou!
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