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Highlights of Spring 2007 II

Lobivia backbergii, from northern Bolivia, 12000'
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One of only two lobivias that wintered without damage, set to flower.

Lobivia backbergii blooms open
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La Paz, Bolivia 12-13,000'

Castanopsis cuspidata from Japan, Korea
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A beautiful evergreen tanoak. Never injured here in 4 winters

Cistus corbariensis, mediterranean
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This wintered well, minor leaf burn, heavy bloom.

Echinocereus coccineus, back yard 1st winter
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A mature Echinocereus coccineus in the perennial bed , Scuttelaria serrata on right

Echinocereus albispinus, translucent flowers
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Rare and local in western Oklahoma

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