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Ianmc
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What's This?

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Was in desert garden area of local botanics a couple of days ago and took this pix.
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And this one.Image


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cordyline Australis?

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I think the last photo could be a cordyline like a cabbage palm or tree but its not a palm.They are native to new zealand or australia. Correct me if im wrong :) I know they are native in your area.
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Large Yucca or Agave?

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I'm pretty sure that 2nd pix is of a plant in the agave family.
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First Pix ID

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Have identified plant in first pix:Fascicularia Bicolor possibly from Chile.
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second pic

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The second pic looks like maybe Furcraea roezlii? :)
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They have the same look?

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I know that cordylines and Furcraea roezlii have almost the same look. I know that they are both native in new zealand.Its sometimes hard to tell.They are not that hardy.They are like a yucca but weaker and takes less frost.
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I like that Fascicularia Bicolor. Looks cool. :D
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Fascicularia Bicolor

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Yes Jay
I reckon one would look good next to my Puya Alpestris,a relative I think.
Now what would I have to dig up to make that work!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:
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:D
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