Images Dated 17th November 2015

Fringeflower (Schizanthus sp.)

Fringeflower (Schizanthus sp.) in flower in a basket in a garden. To ensure that visiting insects get covered in pollen the plant explodes pollen from the anthers when an insect lands on it. Origin: Chile and Argentina

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Yacon strawberry (Polymnia edulis)

Yacon strawberry (Polymnia edulis), a plant in the daisy family grown in the Andes for its crisp, sweet tubers that can weigh up to a kilo. Infusions from the leaves have beneficial prebiotic and antioxidant effects. Origin: Andes, Colombia to northern Argentina, South America

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Andean, Asteraceae, Edible, Food Plant, Garden Plant, Medicinal Properties, Peruvian Ground Apple, Plant, Polymnia Sonchifolia, Roots, Smallanthus Sonchifolius, Yacon

Swamp foxtail grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

Swamp foxtail grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), clump in a damp corner of a garden. It is a weed, or potential weed, in some parts of Australia. Origin: tropical Asia, and Queensland to southern New South Wales, Australia

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Asian, Australian Native, Cenchrus Purpurascens, Chinese Pennisetum, Clump Forming, Dwarf Fountain Grass, Feathery, Flowerheads, Fountain Grass, Grass, Grasses, Invasive Where Introduced, Ornamental, Plant, Poaceae, Weeds