Vines

letterpress print available in the NOLA ‘Nacular store

Cat’s claw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) is one of the most invasive and destructive vines in the New Orleans area. Its name comes from its tendrils with three claw-like hooks. Showy golden yellow flowers appear in spring just as the weather turns warm.

2019/2021 South Saratoga

Scholarly article by Travis Bost about Lester Carey and the cat’s claw covered house on South Saratoga Street:
Everyday Imaged Nature: Making ‘Ruin’ in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2015

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Anthony DelRosario, NOLA ‘Nacular