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Paris sp. The ID for this observation is currently uncertain. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. Either would be very unusual to find in this area. I&#039;m awaiting expert confirmation, which may have to wait until spring. In the meantime, I am changing the location to just reflect the state (New York) at the urging of some experts because this is a rare plant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Forest/wetland<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127249/paris_sp.html" title="Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/127249_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=88jNIZIa09T3xsYshHvIULESq18%3D" width="118" height="152" alt="Paris sp. The ID for this observation is currently uncertain. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. Either would be very unusual to find in this area. I&#039;m awaiting expert confirmation, which may have to wait until spring. In the meantime, I am changing the location to just reflect the state (New York) at the urging of some experts because this is a rare plant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Forest/wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_quadrifolia.html Geotagged,Paris quadrifolia,Spring,True lover&#039;s knot,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> Observation from May 2022:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html" title="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/134765_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1678320010&Signature=ZlFbmnvuxbL28sXlLkG5wwT3B%2F8%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="True Lover&#039;s Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I&#039;ve been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year&#039;s observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Paris,Paris quadrifolia,Spring,True lover's knot,United States,herb-paris Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Paris sp.

The ID for this observation is currently uncertain. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. Either would be very unusual to find in this area. I'm awaiting expert confirmation, which may have to wait until spring. In the meantime, I am changing the location to just reflect the state (New York) at the urging of some experts because this is a rare plant.


Habitat: Forest/wetland

Paris sp. The ID for this observation is currently uncertain. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. Either would be very unusual to find in this area. I'm awaiting expert confirmation, which may have to wait until spring. In the meantime, I am changing the location to just reflect the state (New York) at the urging of some experts because this is a rare plant.<br /> <br /> <br /> Habitat: Forest/wetland<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_quadrifolia.html Geotagged,Paris quadrifolia,Spring,True lover's knot,United States


Observation from May 2022:
True Lover's Knot - Paris sp. This is an unusual and rare plant to be growing in upstate New York. I've been consulting experts and the species ID is uncertain so far. It might be Paris verticillata, but Paris quadrifolia is also possible. It might have initially been planted. Last year, I counted one plant, but yesterday, I noted at least 20 plants.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest/bog edge; upstate New York<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134764/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134768/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134767/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134766/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/134765/true_lovers_knot_-_paris_sp.html<br /> <br /> Last year's observation:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/127248/paris_sp.html

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Striking! Posted one year ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! Posted one year ago
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      Christine Young
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      See my updated description...it seems that I found something unusual. Posted one year ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        How exciting, hope you get to resolve the ID eventually. Posted one year ago
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          Christine Young
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          Thanks! I'll definitely be looking for it come spring. Posted one year ago, modified one year ago

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Uploaded Jan 5, 2022. Captured May 3, 2021 11:46 in 254 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
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  • 1/197s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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