I love this. I looked up some other photos as well, although I like best its slow creep, as if it wants the door to let it past. In the U.S., or at least in the South, the great creeper is Kudzu, which was brought over from Japan. In a words, it covers everything in its path, often at extreme heights, and kills everything in its path. There are used to be controlled "burns" of it along highways, for example.
I had heard of Kudzu, but never really looked it up until just now. That is a ridiculous plant! I think I've seen images of it and maybe also in movies or TV shows too, but I didn't know the history or how destructive it is. Glad to see it is at least edible! I can see why they would burn it. It always seems to be the case that the most destructive plants are carried over deliberately by humankind.
"Cymbals to decorate walls." How perfect! Excellent story, too.
Thanks and, yes, it is rather perfect, isn't it? I love that little plant for so many reasons.
I love this. I looked up some other photos as well, although I like best its slow creep, as if it wants the door to let it past. In the U.S., or at least in the South, the great creeper is Kudzu, which was brought over from Japan. In a words, it covers everything in its path, often at extreme heights, and kills everything in its path. There are used to be controlled "burns" of it along highways, for example.
I had heard of Kudzu, but never really looked it up until just now. That is a ridiculous plant! I think I've seen images of it and maybe also in movies or TV shows too, but I didn't know the history or how destructive it is. Glad to see it is at least edible! I can see why they would burn it. It always seems to be the case that the most destructive plants are carried over deliberately by humankind.