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Clematis vitalba


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Old Man's Beard

Old Man's Beard
Clematis vitalba.......also called Traveller's Joy.

The French name for old man's beard is 'herbe aux gueux' – the beggar's or rascal's herb. This is a reference to its use by beggars; they used its acrid sap to irritate the skin to give it a sore and ulcerated look - in order to induce sympathy in, and perhaps a donation from, passers by!

Roger (Grisly), Ernest CH, trester88, Rosalyn Hilborne and 17 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club has replied
Thanks Rosa.................it grows pretty much everywhere in the countryside round here. This is the first shot I've taken that I've been really happy with. Glad you like it too.
6 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Wenn ich morgens aufstehe, sieht mein Bart auch so aus ;-)
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club has replied
Ha, ha..............that's what my wife says about my beard (and it's the same colour)!
6 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Excellent close up and an interesting plant Keith,
Have a good weekend !
4 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club has replied
Thanks Roger!

I'll be happier when we can get back to uploading pics again!
4 years ago.

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