That's a leaf from Clifford, the big-leaf magnolia—Magnolia macrophylla. But it's split, bifurcated. FREAKY! **update** I now believe I jumped to the wrong conclusion and this is actually a mutant Tetrapanax papyrifer leaf, not a Magnolia macrophylla leaf, darn. Thanks to a Instagram follower for questioning my conclusion and setting me straight.
This is what Clifford's leaves are supposed to look like.
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Nature is not always on the same plan.
ReplyDeleteMutants are everywhere and add a bit of intrigue in the garden.
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine would Cliffors would look like if all of the leaves were like that? Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteWhoa - that's really interesting... Wonder how/why it happened?
ReplyDeleteNature always keeps you guessing. Good thing you have sharp eyes.
ReplyDeleteClifford was checking to see if you were paying attention.
ReplyDeleteIs it as lucky as the four leaf clover? I'm going to say yes, even though the tune from the twilight zone of the is playing in my head...
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