I took the above picture in Ireland where Rhododendron seemingly grows wild over many portions of the country, but in Ireland it is an invasive species. It was introduced in the 1700s from its native Asian location.
“Invasive species are non-indigenous species, or “non-native”, plants or animals that adversely affect the habitats and bioregions they invade economically, environmentally, and/or ecologically. “
Hmmm, seems to me that definition also applies to mankind, especially when you think about what we have done … just a thought, think about it.
maltena
January 14, 2012 at 8:19 am
I love the photo with the vine creeping up the tree, and the attention grabbing purple, but more importantly what it stands for. In Australia many indigenous people culturally do not permit travel between the land or country of particular region. It is something that has been in place for hundreds of thousands of years. It seems they knew long ago what could happen if we allowed ourselves to travel to regions we didn’t call home. The globalised world may bring more short-term benefits, but the long-term looks grim unfortunately. I think it’s time we all took a lesson from your photograph, and make it part of our modern mindset to only travel within our homelands – just like the indigenous people of the world.
Dee
January 24, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Your picture and your thoughts are beautiful