THE NUMBER ONE PLANT FOR HALLOWEEN It is finally Halloween and therefore time to reveal the top of my list of Halloween plants. It is of course the unbelievable Lizard vine. Not only is it a master of disguise, but it is an absolute gem. Surprisingly, it was discovered only three years ago by a research team cataloging new plant species in French Guiana. Headed by the renowned Dutch botanist Doctor John Apryll, the team heralded their find as akin to a discovering a new primate. Commonly known as the lizard vine or honey vine, it was named after the head of the team, hence the botanical name of Foollsilis aprylliana. The eye is in fact a swollen flowering bud and is a defense to deter browsing animals from eating it. When opened the flower produces copious amounts of nectar and is a delicacy of the local Wayampi tribe. To find out the truth behind the Lizard vine you can click onto the following link: gardenofeaden.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-lizard-vine.html
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:54:27 +0000
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