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Anyone know what this is?

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Naylors Ark, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. Naylors Ark

    Naylors Ark Struggling to tame her French acres.

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    I saw this growing in the hedgerow along the road. I'm not even sure whether it's a plant or a nest.:scratch: Whatever, it looked a bit odd.:dunno:

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  2. Phil A

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    Hi Mandy,

    Its a Robins Pin Cushion. A gall caused by an insect causing the plant to mutate.
     
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      That is weird:rolleyespink:, never seen anything like it, you're a mine of information Ziggy:dbgrtmb:.
       
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      Oh there's plenty more rubbish stored in here:pathead:
      I think that one is confined to rose bushes but there are lots of different galls of all shapes & sizes.

      The Oak Apple gall is caused by a type of wasp. There are oval shaped ones on Willow leaves and Birch trees are affected by Witches Broom galls, which make the twigs go haywire.
       
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      • Naylors Ark

        Naylors Ark Struggling to tame her French acres.

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        Well, you learn something every day. :) Thanks Ziggy.:thumbsup:
        Perhaps you should have your own section: 'Ask Ziggy.' :heehee:
         
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        :D I can't play the guitar and sing like Ask Elvis does though:D
         
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        Why not!!! :loll:
         
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        I'll give it a go then.
         
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