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Is anybody able to identify this? (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 week ago by to c/gardening@lemmy.world
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When I received this plant I was hoping it would be Amorphophallus konjac but it now looks like it isn't as the flower occurs at the same time as the leaf whereas konjac doesn't. The flower is also longer and has more of a drape to it.

EDIT: Identified as Dracunculus vulgaris, thanks so much everyone.

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[–] 18 points 1 week ago (6 children)

Looks like dracunculus vulgaris to me

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  • [–] 4 points 1 week ago (4 children)

    Isn't that one of those plants you better keep your hands Off or am I mistaking it for another?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    The sap can cause skin/eye irritation, and it's poisonous when eaten, definitely would recommend gloves for handling it

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    • [–] 4 points 1 week ago

    I have one to in the back garden. Didn't know the latin name. Bought it as a 'dragon aronchalise' ( translated ) . The smell ... On a good day i can enjoy it at my door.

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