> > Cynthia,
> > It might be wise for you, and anyone else who has unidentified plants, to read a book titled "Revolt of the Trifids." It was written by one of the better writers of mid-20th century science fiction. Possibly Ray Bradbury, but I can't say for sure. Anyway, just in case it wasn't entirely science fiction, it would be a good idea for you to read it. Your little plant seems to have an unusual measure of plant fortitude.
> > Howard
>
> It's "Day of the Triffids", by John Wyndham. Don't worry, this is a long way from being a triffid. John Wyndham, and incidentally Ray Bradbury too, are among my favourite authors.
>
> Brunnen-"not Cynthia"G

Ah, yes. Triffids with two f's. Not too far off considering that I read the book 50 years ago. If I had remembered the author's name, I would have likely spelled Wyndham with an i.

Maybe it's just me, but I think si fi has gone downhill since those days. Rockets and spaceships were mostly fiction then. If H.G. Wells had written "War of the Worlds," 50 years later, it wouldn't have sold very well.
Howard