We have these in Minnesota, too. I get scores of them at a time in my garden.
They stink and attract flies. The only good news is that they wilt after only
a day. I have only seen them bloom in areas mulched with wood chips.
I, too, would like to hear more about these, including any suggestions for
making them go away.
Hoping to see many of you next week-
Corrie Zoll,
Minneapolis
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Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 2:05 PM
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Subject: [cg] Plant ID, please!?
Fellow Gardeners,
Does anyone recognize this (in my opinion) hideous
plant??
I found it in a large pot of edibles as I was
watering. The force of the water probably knocked it
off it's base, so I first noticed the blossom part
lying on the soil under the leaves of a bush bean.
At first, I thought it was a large, pink slug... even
after touching it. Yuk.
The blossom part is 5 inches long and hollow inside.
The pod part, still in the soil, is white and
leathery. Also hollow inside.
This is in southern California. Perhaps it came in
with the potting soil?
I think it is probably carnivorous, as it gives off an
offensive odor.
PLEASE tell me what it is so I can take it out of my
refrigerator and dispose of it.
Thank you,
Carola
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