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Montbretia or Crocosima.

Beautiful plant but an invasive pest as it stifles native flora.
Near St Agnes Head. On the site of Camp Cameron, where black US service personnel were placed during World War II, presumably so as not to frighten the natives in the more populous parts of the country. Boxer Joe Louis was stationed here and described it as the most boring two years of his life!
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Andy Rodker said:

Thank you, Steve!
6 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

Die Montbretia groeien ook hier
6 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Lovely colourful composition.
6 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

I would be pleased if they could invade my balcony, Andy ! They are so pretty !!!
6 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

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Doug Shepherd said:

They have reached North Yorkshire! Great shot!

Cheers, Doug
6 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Beautiful flowers - I love them and have some in my garden - they can spread as much as they like..!!

A delightful image as well..............and an interesting titbit of history.........I had no idea.
6 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks Keith!
I tried to grow them in my London gardens but to no avail, they just don't like London clay!
Camp Cameron was dismantled after the war and they did a very thorough job. Absolutely no sign remains of it, yet it was a very extensive camp, spreading over much of the St Agnes area.
6 years ago

Susanne Hoy said:

The flowers shine beautifully.
6 years ago

Adele said:

I saw plenty of these lovely flowers in Ireland...they make a nice colour contrast in this picture.
6 years ago

Peggy C said:

- got it
6 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Interesting info Andy! Superb low shot.
6 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

ººº Thank you all for your splendid comments and awards! ººº
6 years ago

David G Johnson said:

In hindsight - to Joe Louis' that is -.. it probably was boring compared to the later fame and fortune of the world boxing stage..
anyway... a nice photo'.. Andy.
6 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to David G Johnson:

He was famous before the war, Dave!
(as well as after: World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949)
6 years ago