Behold the mystery vine! Every summer I find it and eradicate it. It pops up in places one would never expect. Wherever there is moisture, these vines seem to spring into spontaneous existence. Because they blend so nicely with other plants, I never see them... until it is too late. The slightest touch seems to cause a swelling, bubbling, itching, burning rash which lasts for weeks. While this plant may not be the only culprit in my dermatologic distress, I can tell you that touching these things without protection is pure stupidity.
When the plant initially bursts forth from the earth, it is a "cute" little guy-- in fact, it looks a LOT like this other mystery plant which has wee purple blossoms. After the initial "cute" green-leafy phase, it then branches out and twirls its nasty way around anything it can touch. If anyone knows what this is, feel free to comment. Similarly, if anyone knows why the heck I persist in pulling weeds WITHOUT wearing gloves year after year, please do not bother to comment... in the meantime, I'll keep slathering myself with Benadryl ointment...
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