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Invading vine
Ever see “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (original or re-make)?
Vine is taking over a section of the back yard...kind of gowing over some tall bushes.
South Lousiana (just outside of New Orleans).
Leaves:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCF1919.jpg
Pods:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCF1920.jpg
Pod for size (a 12” ruler) and split open. Colorful on the inside.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCF1918.jpg
So...what is it...and will I need to nuke it to eradicate it?
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Welcome ribbonstone.
Looks like Momordica charantia. Common name bitter melon.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Mo...J8jX0QXnwsmFBA
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Think you are right.
Been the mildest winter in years and it in are area with lots of bird activity.
Haven't seen this plant before; possible I just never noticed it when i9nsomeone elce's yard and only took note when it invaded MY yard...but suspect its a new invasive getting a toe-hold in my area.
