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Lesley Cox

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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1140 on: August 10, 2010, 09:34:10 PM »
I always feel really guilty when I hear about the problem in the UK with NZ flatworms. Not that it was anything to do with me though. They're not a problem here at all, being native and quietly going about their business and leaving earthworms alone so far as I know. What I thought were black beetle egg sacs were obviously flatworm sacs. I have quite a few here.

While the thought of proposed new regulatons on an international scale, for importing plant material is frightening, this flatworm thing is proof that something really is needed. With proper biosecurity in the UK, the problem would never have arisen.
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1141 on: August 10, 2010, 11:23:01 PM »
There is an international traveller called the flower pot snake (Ramphotyphlops braminus). It feeds on ant larvae and termites and its maximum length is 16.5 cm, so it's not big. Originally from Africa, it has been introduced to many other regions including the Americas and Australia. Guess how! ::)
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1142 on: August 11, 2010, 09:08:13 PM »
A more pleasant puzzle picture flowering today in my garden.
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Rudi Weiss,Waiblingen,southern Germany,
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1143 on: August 11, 2010, 09:50:31 PM »
Quote from: ruweiss on August 11, 2010, 09:08:13 PM
A more pleasant puzzle picture flowering today in my garden.
Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno'?  (Mine is just about to open)
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Gail Harland
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1144 on: August 11, 2010, 09:54:51 PM »
very nice
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1145 on: August 11, 2010, 10:11:03 PM »
Gail, you are right; a real quick action. I did not know the exact species.
Got this plant as a small piece from an elder lady who passed away last year,
a beautiful souvenir.
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1146 on: August 11, 2010, 10:17:08 PM »
the double Agapanthus is a very soft blue, isn't it?  A gentle colour, but clear, too.
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Lesley Cox

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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1147 on: August 11, 2010, 11:09:15 PM »
Quote from: Anthony Darby on August 10, 2010, 11:23:01 PM
There is an international traveller called the flower pot snake (Ramphotyphlops braminus). It feeds on ant larvae and termites and its maximum length is 16.5 cm, so it's not big. Originally from Africa, it has been introduced to many other regions including the Americas and Australia. Guess how! ::)

In a flower pot? :) Or in aircraft luggage?
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1148 on: August 12, 2010, 11:07:48 AM »
who know what this is ?

Hans 8)
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1149 on: August 12, 2010, 12:25:55 PM »
A double thrift?  Armeria sp.
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1150 on: August 12, 2010, 12:50:40 PM »
Could it be a double pink Anemonopsis?  Does such a thing exist?
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1151 on: August 12, 2010, 12:55:14 PM »
ooops - McMark  :o

I'm really surprised that you answer me ....

Sorry no Anemonopsis !
« Last Edit: August 12, 2010, 01:11:13 PM by Hans J »
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1152 on: August 12, 2010, 02:35:26 PM »
Maybe it's not that at all, but I'll try nonetheless..
Could it be the early stage of the female Larix decidua "flower"?
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1153 on: August 12, 2010, 02:53:19 PM »
Sorry Zephirine ...no Larix !
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Re: Puzzles
« Reply #1154 on: August 12, 2010, 03:27:07 PM »
Some pink Helycrisum, then?  ???
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