Question: This plant is growing in my yard in Beverly MA, near a tidal river. Morning sun, afternoon shade. I have …
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This plant is growing in my yard in Beverly MA, near a tidal river. Morning sun, afternoon shade. I have been here for four years, it has "flowered" biennially. I can't say for sure that it is "wild", since I have never seen anything like it anywhere. It is the only one in my yard, so it doesn't seem to spread on its own. I would like to identify it, and if it is rare or endangered, I would consider donating it to a qualified recipient. Thanks, Joe Mahan
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Dear mysterjoe, you appear to have photographed a species of Eucomis (pineapple-lily), which are members of the Asparagaceae (asparagus family) native to the African continent. There are approximately 11 species in the world--I'm sorry I cannot help you determine exactly which one you have.
