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Unknown plant, stems, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

comments (7) December 1st, 2011 in gallery

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I took this picture of interesting and very pretty stems in the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens in Cape Town, South Africa. No identification. It's been 'bugging' me ever since. What is it?

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cajunbarry writes: ...or a Cannomois spp Posted: 7:16 pm on February 13th
cajunbarry writes: http://www.kelnanplants.com/restio.htm restio information Posted: 7:13 pm on February 13th
cajunbarry writes: Chondropetalum Elephantinum, Elephant rush or cape rush. Also considered a "Restio" plant Posted: 7:12 pm on February 13th
Jenm writes: Stunning. Posted: 5:57 pm on December 28th
BishopsGardener writes: Looks like it is from the restio family to me.rhodocoma or chordospartium. .. Posted: 2:45 am on December 2nd
KEMayo writes: Sorry on second thought Heliconia, I have sometimes used the sticks in floral arrangements Posted: 2:30 am on December 2nd
KEMayo writes: Looks like a tropical too me, maybe a ginger of some type. Posted: 2:21 am on December 2nd
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