Old Mans Beard

Old man's beard (Clematis vitalba) is an invasive plant in New Zealand that has an impact on indigenous biodiversity. It is declared an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993 which means it cannot be sold, distributed or propagated. We are supposed to let the Council know if we see it. I haven't as yet. It is just round the corner from me on an abandoned property that has grown up to hide the house within!

[Simply Amanda]

Nicely lit and shot!

[Kerri]

Awesome

[Pat Knowles]

I think we could probably buy this in the garden centrer, there are so many varieties of clematis for sale there!!! Good if it's hiding the house!!

[Deb]

Perfect name for that plant! Very nice light :D

[Tony]

Love the capture - the focus and lighting are perfect.

[Jo]

Regardless of its bad behaviour, it makes for a really good shot.

[Maggiemae]

@happypat this variety apparently strangles every plant around it, Pat! You wouldn't want in your garden!

[Rick Schies]

That's how I feel about our Morning Glories right now, wondering how much they will actually continue to grow and take over our patio

[Yvonne]

Beautiful capture, Maggiemae. Sounds like it must be very troublesome.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

You post the most interesting "Stuff" about the plants and animals and culture around you! Old Man's Beard, huh? I hope we do not ever see it here in the US, based on what you are saying. But it looks familiar .... Like I have maybe seen it before...oh no!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

We have kudzu as our pest plant. Ever heard of it?

[Phil Howcroft]

a nice tangled beard maggie ......i don't know what to say about reporting it to the authorities !

[Michelle]

That is so pretty, looks very soft.

[❀ Lynn]

Nice looking...but that doesn't mean it can't be a danger...and it may strangle out some of the nicer native plants.

[Harry J Benson]

Interesting looking plant

[Linda]

Neat looking plant