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ShazzieB

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4. Sounds a lot like kudzu.

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 10:47 PM

Nov 5

Imported from Asia? ✔
Highly invasive ? ✔
Grows really fast, spreads into native plant communities, displaces native vegetation? ✔ ✔ and ✔

I wonder if they're related, but I'm too tired to research it right now. Got home from working at the polls about half an hour ago, after getting up at 4:15 am this morning and putting in a 16 hour day. Surprised I have the energy to type at all lol. Looking forward to many hours of sleep tonight but need to unwind first.

Beautiful photo. The berry looks like an object constructed by an artist rather than something that actually grows on a plant.

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Porcelain berry in full fall color [View all] Mousetoescamper Nov 5 OP

I have one on my fence. cut it back 3 times lynintenn Nov 5 #1

They are tenacious. Mousetoescamper Nov 5 #2

What a beautifully composed photograph! Diamond_Dog Nov 5 #3

Thanks for your encouragement, Diamond_Dog. We need to support each other in our grief. Mousetoescamper Nov 6 #5

Absolutely, Mousetoescamper. Diamond_Dog Nov 6 #6

I hope you can find the inspiration to paint. Mousetoescamper Nov 6 #8

I will look forward to your upcoming photos, Mouse. Diamond_Dog Nov 6 #9

Sounds a lot like kudzu. ShazzieB Nov 5 #4

The world was very different when you posted last night. Mousetoescamper Nov 6 #7

Ain't THAT the truth! ShazzieB Nov 6 #10