Reflections Of The Smokies
Love Vine 07/28/2010
 
     Beaked Dodder or Love Vine.    The Cherokee called it Love In A Tangle.  This vine has no chlorophyll to produce it's own nutrients so it relies on the plant it entwines and connects to for it's own life.  In this spot the Love Vine has entwined with Blackberries to survive.  There is the true nature of Love.  Everybody needs somebody.  We all rely on each other.  It doesn't seem to me that we were created to be entirely self sufficient.  It's a good day to think about someone you need, rely on and Love.
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Love Vine, 7/10
 


Comments

tomk

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 8:57:45 am

Wow! This is the first time I ever even THOUGHT of questioning your musings, but here goes. . .What does the Love Vine contribute to the relationship? I'm thinking there ought to be synergy, or possibly mutual dependence, but it appears that the Love Vine is parasitic. Run, Berry, Run! Oh, roots! Rats!

Caught in a trap. I can't walk out, because you love me so much baby.

Love hurts?

Please tell be that there is something in it for the blackberries. Perhaps bears don't eat entwined blackberries, or the love vine attracts bees or. . .something!

Keep up the musings!

tom k

 

Donita

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 9:37:27 am

WOW! What a great reminder. Your blog is such an inspiration. Thanks for all you do!

 

Susan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:45:06 pm

Something to think about, thanks Doug!

 

Kriston

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 4:43:44 pm

Wow, thanks for the knowledge on this plant. It's quite amazing!

Some thoughts: This plant doesn't actually HARM the plant that it entangles, does it? If that's true, I think it's a fine relationship for both. It's okay to provide something for another, as long as it doesn't do you harm!

 

Roger

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:53:17 am

Thank you so much for what you do. I and my family hold a dear love of the Tennessee mountains. Your pictures have brought back so many memories for myself. My favorite time in the Smokies was always when late summer began to give way to fall. I look forward to watching the change on your blog as we can no longer go for ourselves. Thanks again for the wornderful work you do and stay safe up there.

 

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