Help with Identification

jonathanhateley · #1 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 12:20 PM

Hi, I haven't been begging for identifications for a while but some might remember that I am doing a sculpture called '365' based on nature which involves sculpting a piece everyday for a year. They all then go on to one larger sculpture. Jonathan Hateley Sculpture
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I am no expert like all of you on nature, and would be really be grateful for any of the following identifications so that I can write a little something about the sculptures they inspired. I have an idea for some of them but need it confirming.

Thanks in advance, Jonathan.

Dogghound · #2 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 12:27 PM

2. Is a gall from the fly Urophora cardui on creeping thistle

dubqueen · #3 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:12 PM

3 is Leycesteria formosa also known as pheasant berry. Pretty plant but seeds everywhere!

4 Is Ivy in flower - brilliant at this time of the year when its covered in insects!

jonathanhateley · #4 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogghound

2. Is a gall from the fly Urophora cardui on creeping thistle

Gosh, really wasn't expecting that Dogghound, many thanks.

jonathanhateley · #5 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dubqueen

3 is Leycesteria formosa also known as pheasant berry. Pretty plant but seeds everywhere!

4 Is Ivy in flower - brilliant at this time of the year when its covered in insects!

Thank you so much dubqueen, so useful with Leycesteria formosa, I had no idea. I was pretty sure the other was something to do with Ivy, and yes, looked great.

jonathanhateley · #6 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:24 PM

I wondered if the red plant was sorrel, but it doesn't really match many pics I have seen.

dubqueen · #7 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathanhateley

I wondered if the red plant was sorrel, but it doesn't really match many pics I have seen.

could be red bistort - but I'll wait til someone more knowledgeable comes along!

dubqueen · #8 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:57 PM

BTW - Ive 'liked' your FB page - your work is wonderful!

jonathanhateley · #9 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 01:59 PM

It doesn't help that I didn't include the leaves! Close up it looks different to red bistort, the stem is green and the flowers, or fruit, (they look like little red berries on little stems) ( they may be buds though) and they go in circled groups all down the main stem.

jonathanhateley · #10 (**permalink**) 13-09-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dubqueen

BTW - Ive 'liked' your FB page - your work is wonderful!

Oh wow, thanks so much, that really helps, its quite a marathon and there are days, like when I am pushed for time and tired, that I question having to do a sculpt! I will finish it though. Many thanks again.