Hosta

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Hosta (syn.: Funkia) is a genus of about 23–45 species of lily-like plants native to northeast Asia. They were once classified in the family Liliaceae but are now included in the family Agavaceae by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. The scientific name is also used as the common name; in the past they were also sometimes called the Corfu Lily, the Day Lily, or the Plantain lily, but these terms are now obsolete. The name Hosta is in honor of the Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas Host. The Japanese name Giboshi is also used in English to a small extent. The rejected generic name Funkia, also used as a common name, can be found in some older literature.

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NegFoto writes: thanks for the comments GardenWiseGuy. Sometimes you have to give up something to gain another. You are lucky enough to garden all year round. Posted: 1:25 pm on April 29th

CoolGreenGardens writes: I so envy those who can grow Hostas. They have no place in southern California. The other horticulturist's hosta is always greener. Great photography. Posted: 9:47 pm on April 26th

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