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Post by nightowl on Oct 28, 2007 16:26:39 GMT
For those of you that enjoy ID-ing strange plants, here's a couple I came across in Kos, Greece last week. I've got no idea what they are. Firstly this gorgeous shrub, about 8ft high.   Also, this lovely tree, about 15-20ft high. The flowers were a bit like Mirabilis and it had little green fruits like baby apples.    Anyone got a clue what they are  |
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Post by beanie on Oct 30, 2007 21:40:24 GMT
hi nightowl, the nearest i can come to with the yellow one is thevetia, I didn't answer this earlier because my books describe the fruits as triangular but they don't look like that at all on the web. the flowers on the red one remind me a bit of erythrina but i'll keep looking
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Post by nightowl on Nov 1, 2007 9:19:17 GMT
Hi Beanie. I think you are right with the Thevetia. It looks like it to me, even down to the actual shape of the tree.  Not so sure about the red shrub being Erythrina though...  The pictures on the net don't seem to match the shape of the bush I saw, and most of the varieties seem to have a bulkier and more closely-packed flower...... Thanks for the help.  |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 1, 2007 9:34:00 GMT
Sorry Beanie, I take that back  Have just found one called Erythrina x bidwillii ( Indian Coral Tree) that matches it exactly except for size. My Greek one is obviously just a youngster! Thanks again Beanie |
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Post by beanie on Nov 1, 2007 11:19:20 GMT
I found another and the leaves seem to be an even closer match, erythrina humeana, the flowers look about right to. it's a lovely shrub
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The pictures on the net don't seem to match the shape of the bush I saw, and most of the varieties seem to have a bulkier and more closely-packed flower......
Have just found one called Erythrina x bidwillii ( Indian Coral Tree) that matches it exactly except for size. My Greek one is obviously just a youngster!