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Plant Identification – Monotropa uniflora, or Ghost plant, or Indian Pipe

Found growing in sand in a school playground. Never seen them grow there before. We are in Alberta Canada…

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I.D. required of a tree

There is a stand of trees that I’ve never come across before.  Royal Botanical Gardens could not verify what it is.  They are located on Halls Rd…a rural road in Whitby, ON.  I assume they are young...

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I don’t have a photo, I have a drawing – but I’ve been trying to find this...

Spotted in Southern Ontario, not far from Toronto. Medium tree – between 15-20 feet, wider than tall, compact. Very much resembled an apple tree, even the fruit had a similar texture and opacity to...

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What is the name of this rose?

I bought this plant from Walmart 3 years ago and it is around 2 meters high and the roses are pink (please see attached picture).  I also bought another plant which I do not have picture of and now it…

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We moved here and this plant is now coming up. There are a few of them. –...

What is it? Seems to be growing in a rather shady area.…

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taken toronto nursery…

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These 45 year old plants

I do not know what these are called. Also I Want to repot them and I need advice regarding the container size…

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Name of this plant – Plant Id Phlox

Found in my neighbourhood, The owner does not know if it is a perennial or annual, but it grows in a bush about 8 inches in height. Found this last year in the Spring Many thanks…

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Ornamental grass identification – Plant ID

Many years ago you recommended this highly drought-resistant ornamental grass for a very hot bed in front of my house. It grew to 3.5 feet high and proved very hardy and was also zero maintenance. It...

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Mock strawberry plant

1. I believe I have some mock strawberry on my lawn (see attached) and have spent hours pulling it up by the roots. I have applied a solution of diluted vinegar and am considering placing some...

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