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I answered seriously too. But had to remark on Farwa's posting, as I thought it was rude to a pefectly normal question answered by John.
And I thorougly agree about how all this looks, by someone asking a perfectly normal question!
And I thorougly agree about how all this looks, by someone asking a perfectly normal question!
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I notice Anita hasn't replied. If anyone knew if this was written by Enid or not, I would put my money on her!
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I think a possible answer to John Murhill's question is Heracleum mantegazzianum,commonly known as giant hogweed,but I can't think of any story or short story by Enid Blyton in which this dreadful,dangerous plant is mentioned.(reminds me more of John Wyndham).
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I just tried Googling "book quote a beastly alien". The only relevant answer was this topic on the Society forum!
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"Giant hogweed" sounds more like something that might be found in a Harry Potter herbarium!
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There's a local band called Giant Hogweed that play around here. They are obviously Genesis fans.
As for the original question, I'm sorry but I can't help either.
As for the original question, I'm sorry but I can't help either.
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John's last posting was 20th Jan. So I guess he's gathered none of us know the answer sadly!
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But we did discover Giant Hogweed in the process.
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Yes Genesis did a nice little song about this seemingly innocuous plant as I'm sure John (P) is aware.
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Genesis – The Return Of The Giant Hogweed Lyrics
Turn and run!
Nothing can stop them,
Around every river and canal their power is growing.
Stamp them out!
We must destroy them,
They infiltrate each city with their thick dark warning odour.
They are invincible,
They seem immune to all our herbicidal battering.
Long ago in the Russian hills,
A Victorian explorer found the regal Hogweed by a marsh,
He captured it and brought it home.
Botanical creature stirs, seeking revenge.
Royal beast did not forget.
He came home to London,
And made a present of the Hogweed to the Royal Gardens at Kew.
Waste no time!
They are approaching.
Hurry now, we must protect ourselves and find some shelter
Strike by night!
They are defenceless.
They all need the sun to photosensitize their venom.
Still they're invincible,
Still they're immune to all our herbicidal battering.
Fashionable country gentlemen had some cultivated wild gardens,
In which they innocently planted the Giant Hogweed throughout the land.
Botanical creature stirs, seeking revenge.
Royal beast did not forget.
Soon they escaped, spreading their seed,
Preparing for an onslaught, threatening the human race.
Mighty Hogweed is avenged.
Human bodies soon will know our anger.
Kill them with your Hogweed hairs
HERACLEUM MANTEGAZZIANI
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Hey, Phil Collins had hair once!
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