Florida plant (bulb) - x-posted to Florida forum

10 years ago

I need to move this plant. I don't remember what it is, or if I planted it or it just appeared. It looks like it bloomed, but we weren't here when it did.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Marcia

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seed pods (please excuse my dirty fingernails!)
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marcia_m
Original Author

10 years ago

My husband and I are snowbirds so I have 6 months to forget what I planted in my yard. :) And I am not a good at keeping a list or map of my garden plants, although I have a few scribbled notes scattered here and there.

Ken, I do confess that I washed my hands before I picked up my camera. It seemed polite to apologize, especially when asking for help ;-) I try to keep my garden gloves on but they always seem to come off before I'm done playing in the 'dirt.'
Marcia

Comments (7)

alisonoz_gw
10 years ago
looks more like an orchid than a "bulb"
marcia_m
Original Author
10 years ago
An orchid would be welcome but I would love to ID it. At least the family, if that's what it is.
Marcia
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marcia_m
Original Author
10 years ago
It never crossed my mind that it could be an orchid. Further searching suggests it is Eulophia graminea, a non-native invader. Thanks for setting me on the right track.
Marcia
ceth_k
10 years ago
Does anyone suspected that it could be a bamboo?
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
10 years ago
Further searching suggests it is Eulophia graminea, a non-native invader.

==>> which would explain why you dont remember planting it ,.. eh??? ... even as i become more forgetful ... mysterious appearances have me looking for birds.. and invaders ... as in.. its near the bird feeeder.. under an eave.. near a fence... etc ...

really??? apologizing in a garden forum.. for your finger nails.. my response to the pic was the polar opposite.. how are they so clean.. in the garden.. lol ...

ken
Embothrium
10 years ago
Pseudobulb, flower buds and seed pods all indicate it is an orchid.