Another New Kid

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How about this very cool Manihot  esculenta 'Tropical Tapioca' ..? Are you jealous? Just a little, right ? What... you already have one ?? Damn.
Well, thanks anyway Portland Nursery. Wish you weren't a 10 hour drive .
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  1. DeniseAugust 28, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    That is some cool kid. Get a load of those magenta stems!

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  2. danger gardenAugust 28, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Uhm....something is wrong with this picture. Portland Nursery is only a 10 minute drive from my house and I don't have one!!! Nice find.

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  3. saucydogAugust 29, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I've got intense jealousy. Manihot Grahamii is my favorite plant in my deck garden right now - I'd like to add this one to the mix.

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  4. UnknownAugust 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    mmmmmmmmmmmm! Look at the variegation and those stems! It's a long walk from Canada to Portland....

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