The beautiful world of weeds

Oct 28, 2015

The beautiful world of weeds

Oct 28, 2015

A recent announcement for the Twentynine Palms (CA) annual weed show got me thinking about how we (okay...I...) view unwanted plants. As a weed scientist, I spend >99% of my time thinking critically about weeds...specifically, their biology, ecology and management. The remainder of the time, I am actually enjoying them as botanical specimens worthy of admiration. In honor of the Twentynine Palms Historical Society's 75th (75th!!!!!) annual weed show (November 7 and 8, 2015), I'm providing you with something completely different...a few of my photographs highlighting weeds in their own unique glory.

Enjoy.

 

Dandelion. Taraxacum officianale (Woodland, CA)

dandelion

 

Field Bindweed. Convolvulus arvensis (Davis, CA)

Field Bindweed

 

Yellow starthistle. Centaurea solstitialis (Woodland, CA)

starthistle

 

Narrowleaf plantain. Plantago lanceolata (Torres del Paine NP, Chile)

Plantain Torres del Painer Closeup

 

If you are interested, and able, consider attending the Twentynine Palms annual weed show.

29 Palms brochure


By Lynn M. Sosnoskie
Author - Agronomy and Weed Science Advisor