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haddow07
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October 2018
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Hey guys I was just wondering what shrub this . It’s very prickly plant and sharp looks like it was just for greenery not to sure
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Hostafan1
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October 2018
ruscus aculeatus ?
Devon.
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Papi Jo
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October 2018
@Hostafan1
is correct. That plant is also known as "butcher's broom". More on the RHS site at
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=1734
.
An interesting fact, what appear as leaves are actually flat shoots known as cladodes.
You are invited to a
virtual visit of my garden
(
in English or in French
).
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haddow07
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October 2018
Thanks guys for helping me on this doesn’t seem to grow as I’m spread but it’s been there for years
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Hey guys I was just wondering what shrub this . It’s very prickly plant and sharp looks like it was just for greenery not to sure
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