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19-07-2008, 08:22 PM
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| | | Unidentified Tiny Flower
I have often seen this tiny flower which appears to be some kind of climber but have failed to identify it. Does anyone know what it is? It is extremely small and seems to grow in hedgerows. Many thanks. 
Last edited by christina; 19-07-2008 at 08:22 PM.
Reason: Forgot to add the photo doh!
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19-07-2008, 08:37 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Tiny Flower
Duke of Argyll's Teaplant - Lycium barbarum
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19-07-2008, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by christina  I have often seen this tiny flower which appears to be some kind of climber but have failed to identify it. Does anyone know what it is? It is extremely small and seems to grow in hedgerows. Many thanks. | Hi Christina - it's Lycium chinense by the look of it - English Name = The Duke of Argyll's Tea Tree. It doesn't quite look like the other species viz. Lycium barbatum since it appears to be spineless and the leaves are quite wide in comparison to that species.
An introduced species that is spreading and now quite common in urban situations and in coastal hedgerows.
Nick 
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19-07-2008, 09:14 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Tiny Flower
Thanks guys for such a swift response. What a fantastic name! lol....
I've just read that the fruit of this plant is called the Goji berry and it is allegedly the most nutrient rich fruit in the world but as yet unproven by the scientists. They are not sure whether its true or just a new "fad" fab food. Guess who is going berry picking later in the year lol...
Thanks once again for putting a name to this beautiful little flower. | | |
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