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Unread 10/10/2018, 11:30 AM   #1
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Help ! calling all GIG experts !!

saw this what I think is a bleached gig at my local petco...is it a gig ? and :can it be saved without a zoo transplant ???


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Unread 10/10/2018, 11:34 AM   #2
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I’m no expert. But it looks like S. Helianthus to me?


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Unread 10/10/2018, 03:04 PM   #3
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anyone else ? looking for the gig pros to weigh in


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Unread 10/10/2018, 03:49 PM   #4
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that is more than likely a helianthus carpet. even in that condition, you should see some color in the verrucae.


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Unread 10/10/2018, 05:39 PM   #5
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that is more than likely a helianthus carpet. even in that condition, you should see some color in the verrucae.
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The verrucae look brown or orange, indicative of S. helianthus.


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Unread 10/11/2018, 03:00 AM   #6
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ok so much for that one...thanks to all ..!


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