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Post deleted at 05 Feb 2011 2:41pm by melsy1
Does anyone know what this plant/flower is? I took this photo in New Plymouth. They were under a large tree in a park by the waterfr
ont.
punahou74,
While living in Australia I first came accross this plant known there as the Oysterplant it's correct name I believe is Acanthus Mollis another common name for it is bears breeches
I remember as a child this growing in our garden...its was always know as the frog plant.
It looks a bit like a Buddleia...????
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Guer, I purchased something like what you described from the local Hospice's trading table. They cost me $15 for a pair. The are made out of lined, stiffened fabric (maybe upholstery fabric).
I don't use them to protect myself from rose thorns, but creepy crawlies. I can't stand bugs and I feel quite safe weeding amongst the shrubbery with my arms protected right up to my elbows!