But in NZ this is a deadly plant. I took this photo as I walked past this place, nicely maintained, but in the bush that overlooked the pavement - here are these flowers!
"Old Man's Beard is considered the most damaging climbing plant introduced to New Zealand because it smothers the plants and trees it grows on.
It can produce 1000 seeds per square metre, which stay in the soil or are spread by wind, water and birds. It also grows quickly; a stem can produce up to 10 metres of new growth in a season".
My iPhone plant recognition identified this plant and even though it has its own beauty, I wondered whether I should report it.
@annied Interesting; Tillandsia Usneoides. This species is known by many names, such as: Grandfather's Whiskers, Old Man's Beard and Spanish Moss. Not the same as this though!
Oh you should report it!! But here use the seedhead numbers as a sign of the severity of the coming winter ( never remember if lots= harsh or few = harsh) this looks a lot spikier than what we've got here
Wonderful detail btw!!