Lords and Ladies, sometimes known as Cuckoo Pint, is an interesting plant. It's bright red berries are presumably there to attract the birds who eat them, then distribute the seeds; usually beneath their perches.
Lady M recently hacked-back some brambles beneath a huge Pear tree, and these (below) have now appeared.
I should add that every part of the plant is poisonous to humans, which doesn't make them any less attractive. I love to see them appearing amongst the undergrowth.
What a great name too. Now is their season.
They make a lovely show of colour. It doesn't need to be a prize rose to bring a bit of joy.
ReplyDeleteWell done Lady M for attacking those brambles.
She did a great job, and as a result we have these.
DeleteWe have a couple of these alongside our fence, obviously immigrants from our neighbour's garden. I have just been reading about their intriguing method of pollination involving trapping flies and holding them prisoner then covering them with pollen before releasing them. Amazing plants.
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing. And they look so innocent too!
DeleteI have seen that plant before but never knew what it was called. Now I know. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's a name one never forgets too.
DeleteI've never heard of this one, perhaps we don't have it here.
ReplyDeleteMaybe not; I could send some seeds!
DeleteThey won't make it through Customs.
DeleteNo, I know that. I'd be locked in irons!
DeleteThere were Lords and Ladies under the trees at the end of my Grandparents garden.
ReplyDeleteI was taught at a very young age not to go anywhere near them!
They are very beautiful though! X
They're very poisonous, but I don't think anyone would be tempted. They do look quite evil.
DeleteHas Cuckoo Spit got anything to do with it?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. Nor has it anything to do with Cuckoos.
DeleteI love them too Cro - haven't seen any for years
ReplyDeleteWe always have a few around at this time of year, usually in inaccessible places.
DeleteNice color
ReplyDeleteThat is a great job clearing beneath the pear tree. The pop of bright red beneath the pear tree is lovely
ReplyDeleteThe huge Pear tree isn't ours but we like to pamper it a bit every so often.
DeleteNot something that grows here, but they look very cheerful, they are such a vivid colour.
ReplyDeleteThey really sing out. Lovely flash of colour.
DeleteYou should keep your dog away from it as it could be poisonous to dogs too.
ReplyDeleteI can't even get him to eat dog treats, let alone Lords and Ladies. He's very fussy!
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