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Please help identify this plant

11 years ago

I have had this plant for several years - can you help identify it? Thanks - Ellen

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buckstarchaser
11 years ago
Does it smell minty?
ellenj13
Original Author
11 years ago
RE: Please help identify this plant

Posted by buckstarchaser 5 MI (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 20:05

Does it smell minty?

EJB12 -- It smells a bit citrusy like an orange grove.
georgeneschreiner
11 years ago
It looks like a Swedish Ivy to me.

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