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Is it a triffid or what
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 4:59 pm
by Silver Ether
I have a plant that growing like mad ... I didn't plant it ... Does anyone have any ideas what it is? Currently stands at 3 footish and has very spiky thorns on it's stem and under its leaves. No sign of a flower yet... oh nearly forgot ... it collects water where the leaves join the stem, a bit like a bromiliad (sp)
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 6:45 pm
by MKG
It could easily be a teasel. It looks like a teasel. Wait for it to flower, then you'll know if it's a teasel.
EDIT: In case I didn't give the right impression, it's a teasel.
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 7:12 pm
by Silver Ether
Its a teasel ....
great I like teasels ... only notice them when they are going to seed ... Thanks MKG
Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 8:57 pm
by Hedgehogpie
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:32 pm
by celticmyth
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:22 pm
by marshlander
I so love the latin for teasel - Dipsacus sylvestris
Re: Is it a triffid or what
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:53 am
by Millymollymandy
Oh so that's what it is. I was going to say it's a weed, cos I've got a couple like that growing beside a tree stump! Keep meaning to chop it off but never get around to it!
Will it flower and have those teasel heads that goldfinches love?
Re: Is it a triffid or what
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:15 pm
by Shirley
Probably M3 - I love teasels, they are fun to photograph too
