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Old 11-07-2007, 04:32 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default pest 'n plant ID please


"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message
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In message , Lol
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i know there's lots who really enjoy pointing out the blindingly obvious -
so let em have their fun:-

1.http://www.ldwilmer.pwp.blueyonder.c...aterpillar.jpg
A number of these small caterpillars are demolishing the roses -
any views on them (they eat a LOT very quickly).

2.And (while I've got the camera out there) am surrounded by a yellow wild
flower I'm not accustomed to
http://www.ldwilmer.pwp.blueyonder.c...w%20flower.jpg
wassat then - wild mustard???


Corydalis lutea. If you want to know what wild mustard looks like google
for images of Sinapis alba (white mustard), Sinapis arvensis (charlock)
and Brassica nigra (black mustard).

thanks,
lol



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Stewart Robert Hinsley


Thanks for info. Good to know that is area of North London is being
colonised, not by some insidious and pernicious oriental weed, but by a most
attractive traditional cottage garden plant. makes a nice change.
lol