Weird plant

Isobel and I went for a 12 mile cycle round the Forest of Dean today.  Isobel tried out an electric bike which was great fun.  On maximum assistance she could accelerate going up hill!!

In other news, the weird red stems reaching up to ten feet tall out of the pampas grass in the back garden have now all turned black, as have the non-blossoming flowers that adorn them!

Its a bit creepy looking!