On 09/07/2013 08:43, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:45:22 +0100, wrote:

On 08/07/2013 09:51, Martin wrote:
On Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:48:58 +0100, wrote:

Yesterday, I noticed a single stem of Ivy Broomrape growing in my mainly
Pyracantha hedge where a pretty ivy grows through. Although I've seen
images in books, I'd never seen a living one before. I believe it's
parasitic on ivy, but don't know how it gets there. Is it in some way
endemic? Or is seed distributed by birds?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broomrape




Thanks for that, Martin. Another useful link. I'll have a good read
tomorrow. Spent the day in the garden today and pulled a muscle
helfting something, so just catching up here now.
Thanks again.

Take it easy. Get well soon.



Thanks, Martin. It's still very painful atm. Must get it better for
Saturday when I go to Hampton Court Flower Show. Haven't missed it in
years.

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay