Vote for an "X Marks Clan Plant Badge"

**ccga3359** · 21st August 07, 03:45 PM

I voted no only because it's a constant reminder to get off my butt and mow the grass and get the wife off my back. However if it's a dandelion that's gone to seed...
Grant "Pissenkilt" Harmsworth

**BEEDEE** · 21st August 07, 06:15 PM

My vote is for the KUDZU!

Brian

**MacWage** · 21st August 07, 06:37 PM

A Dandelion IS a WEED!!!!!!

BUT . . .

A THISTLE is a WEED TOO!!!!!!

Thus, NOT OBJECTION TO ME.

The OTHER suggested option:

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

My vote is for the KUDZU!

Brian

NO!!!!!!!
That is the Plant Badge for Clan MacArolin

(my OWN group, which hasn't quite taken off yet)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, Kudzu isn't quite common enough internationally. Dandelions ARE.

**BEEDEE** · 23rd August 07, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by MacWage

Also, Kudzu isn't quite common enough internationally. Dandelions ARE.

From Wikipedia:

Kudzu (クズ or 葛, Kuzu?), Pueraria lobata (syn. P. montana, P. thunbergiana), is one of about 20 species in the genus Pueraria in the pea family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It is native to southern Japan and southeast China in eastern Asia. The name comes from the Japanese word for this plant, kuzu. The other species of Pueraria occur in southeast Asia, further south.

Once established, kudzu plants grow rapidly. Kudzu grows well under a wide range of conditions and in most soil types. Preferred habitats are forest edges, abandoned fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, where sunlight is abundant.

Kudzu is now common throughout most of the southeastern United States, and has been found as far north as Pennsylvania, and as far south as Key West, Florida. It has also been found growing (rather inexplicably) in Clackamas County, Oregon in 2000

Kudzu is also becoming a problem in northeastern Australia and has been seen in yet isolated spots in northern Italy (Lago Maggiore)

I submit that Kudzu is international in scope (Asia, USA, Australia and Europe) and once established, grows rapidly. If that is not a measure of XMTS, what is?

Brian

**Riverkilt** · 21st August 07, 06:21 PM

Aye...No clue how to keep them from wilting though..

Ron.

**pipebear333** · 23rd August 07, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Aye...No clue how to keep them from wilting though..

Ron.

I don't have a alternative suggestion to the dandelion, but agree with Ron. Dandelions wilt very quickly once they've been picked. It's a good idea in theory, but in the end I think the Dandelion would be a poor choice. Sorry.

**dpseadvr** · 21st August 07, 06:27 PM

dandelion it is

**Nerts** · 21st August 07, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by dpseadvr

dandelion it is

Aye!

E.

**ChattanCat** · 21st August 07, 06:50 PM

Aye, a dandilion is what it is, a weed. Come to think of it, the thistle is considered a weed too. So, I suggest we stick with weeds. Now, maryjane is already taken. Poison ivey may be available... just imagine being challenged to stick your face in poison ivy. Now that's manly. Ok, how bout... thorn bush