Hedgerow scramblers and climbers
by Lewis, 4 November, 2016, 0 comments
Many hedgerow plants come to our attention as they clamber over the other shrubs and plants. Some like honeysuckle and old man’s beard (Clematis) create an attractive display, whilst others like the bramble are less attractive - though the individual flowers are a delight (as is the fruit).
The dog rose (Rosa canina) is found in many hedgerows, and like the field rose (R. arvensis) it is a common plant. Roses are often host to various species of fungi - especially the Rusts. Bright orange / yellow patches may form on the undersides of their leaves and / or stems; these are the massed spores of the rust fungus as it begins another stage in its complex life cycle. Read more...
