Herbaceous Boadleaf Evergreen I.D.

Provided Information:

1. Photos:
2. Date: December
3. Location: Corvallis, Oregon
4. Plant Type: perennial
5. Environment: commercial landscape
6. Exposure: part sun, part shade
7. Scent: None
8. Other: giant glossy leaves

Identification:

1. Name: Acanthus mollis (Bear's breeches)
2. Family: Acanthaceae
3. Origin: Mediterranean
4. Random Facts: It is believed that Corinthian columns were designed after this plant. The base of each column is adorned with similar basal leaves and the top is artistically similar to the tall flower spikes of the bear's breech.

Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub I.D.

Provided Information:

1. Photos:
2. Date: December
3. Location: Corvallis, Oregon
4. Plant Type: shrub
5. Environment: commercial landscape
6. Exposure: shade
7. Scent: none
8. Other: large glossy leaves

Identification:

1. Name: Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia)
2. Family: Araliaceae
3. Origin: Japan
4. Random Facts: Fatsia gets its name from the word 'fatsi' which used to mean 'eight' in Japanese. This is in reference to the eight main lobes on each leaf.