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n. - Robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies.

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  • The large, round shape of Hosta is a good contrast with the light, airy shape of Ferns.
  • Hosta pics are so cool right before the leaves unfurl. jim
  • Hosta, ex-governor of Jemez pueblo and one of Simpson's guides,
  • In 1877 old Hosta, one of Colonel Washington's 1849 guides, told
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