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.
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They make a lovely show of colour. It doesn't need to be a prize rose to bring a bit of joy.
Well done Lady M for attacking those brambles.
She did a great job, and as a result we have these.
We 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.
They are amazing. And they look so innocent too!
I have seen that plant before but never knew what it was called. Now I know. Thanks.
And it's a name one never forgets too.
I've never heard of this one, perhaps we don't have it here.
There were Lords and Ladies under the trees at the end of my Grandparents garden.
I was taught at a very young age not to go anywhere near them!
They are very beautiful though! X
Maybe not; I could send some seeds!
They're very poisonous, but I don't think anyone would be tempted. They do look quite evil.
Has Cuckoo Spit got anything to do with it?
I love them too Cro - haven't seen any for years
Nice color
That is a great job clearing beneath the pear tree. The pop of bright red beneath the pear tree is lovely
Not something that grows here, but they look very cheerful, they are such a vivid colour.
I don't think so. Nor has it anything to do with Cuckoos.
We always have a few around at this time of year, usually in inaccessible places.
The huge Pear tree isn't ours but we like to pamper it a bit every so often.
They really sing out. Lovely flash of colour.
You should keep your dog away from it as it could be poisonous to dogs too.
I can't even get him to eat dog treats, let alone Lords and Ladies. He's very fussy!
They won't make it through Customs.
No, I know that. I'd be locked in irons!
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