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Forum: Plant and Tree IdentificationReplies: 3, Views: 26
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alg88
Woodstock, GA

July 05, 2009
06:25 PM

Post #6781663

Seen in northern Scotland, the was used as a ground cover at Ben More and grew from 6-12 inches high. Even though it looks spiney, it had more of a feathery feel almost like fine grass. The leaf blades were arranged into a star pattern if looked at from directly above. The blades completely covered the stem and at the top was what looked like a webbed flower.

Any help would be much appreciated!

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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)

July 05, 2009
06:52 PM

Post #6781764

Polytrichum commune: http://bryophytes.plant.siu.edu/images/Polytrichum_commune-m...

Resin
frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)

July 05, 2009
06:53 PM

Post #6781770

It looks like a type of Liatris.
alg88
Woodstock, GA

July 05, 2009
06:53 PM

Post #6781772

wonderful! thank you so much!

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