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Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character.
so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
On Aug 26, 10:25*pm, JohnsonII
wrote: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John -- JohnsonII Morrenia (odorata) The strangler vine. From the forests of South America. Grows up a tree and completley envelopes it. The tree dies and rots away eventually leaving the vine standing as a massive hollow shell triumphant. Morrenia sounds a bit sinister. Heh Heh. |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
On Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:25:05 +0000, JohnsonII
wrote: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John Go to the latin Latin name: Fallopia japonica (Houtt), (Reynoutria japonica, Polygonum cuspidatum) Occurrence: Japanese knotweed is an invasive rhizomatous perennial ... Or more on to anagrams of part names Reynoutria is http://wordsmith.org/anagram/anagram...ria&t=1000&a=n Ani Rue Troy amongst others. Might be too complex for even the most hardy wordsmith to realise but you'll know. -- http://www.voucherfreebies.co.uk |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
On Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:25:05 +0000, JohnsonII
wrote: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John You have just described Buddleia. It's a nuisance in urban areas because its wind-blown seeds take root on roofs and gutters It pops up in the most awkward places. |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
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Fuschia wrote: On Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:25:05 +0000, JohnsonII wrote: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? You have just described Buddleia. It's a nuisance in urban areas because its wind-blown seeds take root on roofs and gutters It pops up in the most awkward places. Well, not really. It's not a high threat, and doesn't cause any more trouble (in the UK!) than a lot of other plants. Yes, it's widespread and a bit of a nuisance in places, but nothing unusual. Birch can be as bad, for example. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
"mogga" wrote in message ... On Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:25:05 +0000, JohnsonII wrote: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John Go to the latin Latin name: Fallopia japonica (Houtt), (Reynoutria japonica, Polygonum cuspidatum) Occurrence: Japanese knotweed is an invasive rhizomatous perennial ... Or more on to anagrams of part names Reynoutria is http://wordsmith.org/anagram/anagram...ria&t=1000&a=n Ani Rue Troy amongst others. Japanese knotweed becomes - Pawnee K. Jadestone. There's a character name, no? Steve |
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Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
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Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote: Has anyone yet seen a Buddleia wood in the UK? (I've seen abandoned factory sites dominated by Buddleia, but not with plants to the size of the 15 footers in my back garden.) If there is one, I should be flabberghasted. They get to that size in good soil, but any of the common trees will then establish a few seedlings and, within a few years, overtop the buddleia and take over. It's only in conditions so bad that the others can't hack it that they actually dominate. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
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, JohnsonII said: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John The roots before the plant things is the problem. But otherwise, I'd suggest Willow, already used as a forename by some. Or Poplar. Roots growing before anything shows above ground sounds like a lot of our native Orchids but under no circumstances could they be described as aggressive or invasive and impossible to get rid of. Also the mushroom family also grow widespread underground before their fruiting bodies appear. How about Honey Fungus? -- Regards Bob Hobden Posting to this Newsgroup from the W.of London. UK |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
"Sacha" wrote ...
"Bob Hobden" said: "Sacha" wrote... , JohnsonII said: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John The roots before the plant things is the problem. But otherwise, I'd suggest Willow, already used as a forename by some. Or Poplar. Roots growing before anything shows above ground sounds like a lot of our native Orchids but under no circumstances could they be described as aggressive or invasive and impossible to get rid of. Also the mushroom family also grow widespread underground before their fruiting bodies appear. How about Honey Fungus? -- Regards Bob Hobden Posting to this Newsgroup from the W.of London. UK 'A high threat to buildings in terms of damage'? If they are made of wood maybe, or a relative fungus "Dry Rot" could do the damage. -- Regards Bob Hobden Posting to this Newsgroup from the W.of London. UK |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
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On 2011-08-27 18:40:14 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: 'A high threat to buildings in terms of damage'? If they are made of wood maybe, or a relative fungus "Dry Rot" could do the damage. The denouement of the novel would have to be very protracted! ;-)) Try Vathek, or one of the classics like that. Protracted isn't the word .... Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Sacha" wrote ... "Bob Hobden" said: "Sacha" wrote... , JohnsonII said: Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? if such a plant exists or something the most simmiler to my description id love to know. even if it doesnt have a very adaptable name such as "japanese knot weed" i can find ways to mix it so that it can become something more like a persons name so I will worry about that. But yes I'd really appreciate you guys expertees! thanks for your time, John The roots before the plant things is the problem. But otherwise, I'd suggest Willow, already used as a forename by some. Or Poplar. How about Russ(ian) Vine ........a real thug !! or Polly.....Gonum. |
Naming a character (a rebel) after a plant
"JohnsonII" wrote in message ... Hi I'm writing a story and am in the process of trying to name my main character. I was hopeing to name them after a plant in someway but i wanted a to choose a plant that suits their character. so my question was what is a plant/tree that grows in an urban enviorment, is a very high threat to buildings in terms of damage, has very agressive and extensive roots that develop widely before it starts to grow above the surface and is almost impossible to get rid of? I nominate - Attila Titchmarsh |
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