Dolichandra unguis-cati from New Orleans
This beautiful and harmless looking flower can be admired in this image. However, it is the bane of the New Orleans homeowner. Elegance is seen here, but you do not want this growing on or near your home. This vine will grow from under a house; and up inside the walls; and through the attic, and only to appear as it covers the roof. Eradication is almost impossible as most herbicides seem to nourish it. The final solution is to dig the potato type root out of the ground. I post this photo to show the tenacity of and beauty found in nature. Cat's Claw vine is one of nature's greatest survivors. Another title for this image could be "Beauty at a Cost"
more information: www.loyno.edu/lucec/natural-history-writings/yellow-sprin...
and here: www.nola.com/entertainment_life/home_garden/article_11b4c...
photo By Louis Dutrey
P.S. I hate this vine!!!
Dolichandra unguis-cati from New Orleans
This beautiful and harmless looking flower can be admired in this image. However, it is the bane of the New Orleans homeowner. Elegance is seen here, but you do not want this growing on or near your home. This vine will grow from under a house; and up inside the walls; and through the attic, and only to appear as it covers the roof. Eradication is almost impossible as most herbicides seem to nourish it. The final solution is to dig the potato type root out of the ground. I post this photo to show the tenacity of and beauty found in nature. Cat's Claw vine is one of nature's greatest survivors. Another title for this image could be "Beauty at a Cost"
more information: www.loyno.edu/lucec/natural-history-writings/yellow-sprin...
and here: www.nola.com/entertainment_life/home_garden/article_11b4c...
photo By Louis Dutrey
P.S. I hate this vine!!!