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Old 06-12-2007, 02:21 AM posted to [email protected],rec.gardens,sci.misc,rec.birds
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Default PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Leadplant
The Leadplant is a conspicuous but not common representative of upland
prairies.

The name derives from the supposed lead or gray color of the leaves
caused by the fine hairs that cover them. All of the ones that I have
seen are just a pale shade of green.

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