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Helleborus sp.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellebore I'm conflicted as to the accuracy of this spotting. On one hand there was a marking at the Morton Arboretum that listed this plant as "Adelaide Hoodless Rose" (Rosa), but AnnaWhipkey makes a great point that it looks more like "Lenten Rose, Hellebore." However, as it is seems appropriate, "A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet." Comments?
I am positive that it is not a rose (Rosa sp.). Maybe there is a problem with the label, either the rose died and the label is still there or it wasn't clear what plant the label was for. A rose wouldn't be blooming this time of year in Illinois and the plant may be inconspicuous.
I'm conflicted as to the accuracy of this spotting. On one hand there was a marking at the Morton Arboretum that listed this plant as "Adelaide Hoodless Rose" (Rosa), but AnnaWhipkey makes a great point that it looks more like "Lenten Rose, Hellebore." However, as it is seems appropriate, "A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet." Comments?
Spotted on Mar 21, 2012
Submitted on Mar 22, 2012
