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By Pip_c

Southern Sydney, NSW, Australia

What's this plant 5

It's sticky and smells horrible.




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Ah, this is a South African native called Solenostemon canis (Coleus canina).

5 Nov, 2009

 

THANK YOU FRACTAL!! I seem to remember enquiring about this one's identity before too - just shows you that if at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again! :oD

5 Nov, 2009

 

It's supposed to keep cats away from your garden - that's why it's sold here, anyway!

6 Nov, 2009

 

I can see why, Spritz... :o}

7 Nov, 2009

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