^ Ahh, Proboscidea louisianica (Ram's-Horn/Devil's Claw), thanks!!!

What's amazing is that you live across the pond...yet are like an expert on native plants here, lol!

My home is in western North Carolina. My geographical location used to show up on this site but no longer. I don't understand why.

Besides, there was a time when that was grown as an ornamental, for the bizarre seedpods. So...those of us that are a certain age have seen it all over.

Carol I see your 7a western NC. I think it depends if someone is logged into Houzz or GardenWeb. I edited my profile to make my location my last name and all can see it.

tj

Thank you, tj, as I wondered what happened.

depends which pond blak meant.. lol ...

walden pond?? .. but that is in MA .... but that isnt in line with TX .... lol ..

anyway.. better than being under the pond ...

Ah, sorry carol23_gw, got you confused with the other all-knowing expert, floral_uk!

Major props to you both, though! BD

Carol-by just adding location to your id name it will be visible on both sites.

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