Weird plants in everyday gardens. From National Geographic:
Some smell like putrefied meat, others have stalks reminiscent of male anatomy, and others are outrageously big, or black, or carnivorous, or explosive. The world is full of weird plants and more and more people are encouraging them to take root in their gardens.
In 1999, after being disappointed by the poor selection of plants sold at the big garden centers in the United Kingdom, Diane Halligan created The Weird and Wonderful Plant Company in East Lothian, Scotland, to source, produce, and promote plants that are different than the ordinary. She reports solid business.
"Any keen gardener with a bit of rebel in them — including me — is driven mad by the rows upon rows of pastel colored bedding plants offered by garden centers and some nurseries," she said. "In today's society when land is at such a premium, gardeners want to grow something a bit more special in their borders." [continue]
I'm amused by the giant rhubarb plant down the block, but I think that's about as strange as it gets in this neighbourhood. But you want weird? These plants are rather unusual.
Oh, and don't miss the weird plants photo gallery at National Geographic.
Related links:
Weird plants from gridclub.com
Weird and Wonderful Plant Company