, but I have no idea what it is. 
One thing that I do notice is that it appears to be a caudiciform, which are frequently used for bonsai. So your GF may not be as far out in left field as you think. Maybe @Reine or @LAGirl may have an ID of your plant. Seeing the bloom will also give a better indication of its identity. BTW, 
jmtoni to NGA and the Houseplant forum. We're glad to have you with us. Others will respond to your thread soon. 
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