The post showed an unusual growth on a self seeded wild rose growing in our local meadow new hedge. I now have the following explanation:
The growth on your rose is caused by a small gall wasp belonging to the Family Cynipidae. These galls are commonly known as Robin's pin cushions!
I'll add the photo here now.
Curry Rivel Community Website | Autumn glory | Stunning, Rose
There seems to be a problem getting to see the photos which are on a Picasa Web Album and not on the local web site at the moment. Please use this link here to view.
Or use this URL :
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/102496237551017155815/Wildlife#
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As usual I found myself wondering what this Robins Pin Cushion was all about so Wiki gave me a great deal of information. Click here for the link.
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