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Field ablaze with non-native plants: a yellow daisy Arctotheca calendula, and Purple bugloss Echium plantagineum; near Perenjori, western Australia
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Field ablaze with non-native plants: a yellow daisy Arctotheca calendula, and Purple bugloss Echium plantagineum; near Perenjori, western Australia
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Field ablaze with non-native plants: a yellow daisy Arctotheca calendula, and Purple bugloss Echium plantagineum
near Perenjori, western Australia
Arctotheca calendula
Echium plantagineum is an invasive weed in Australia. Poisonous to sheep if eaten in quantity - alkaloids in the plant damage livers of grazing sheep. There is an active erradication program in Australia.
Bob Gibbons
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Nature's Colorful Invasion - A Riot of Yellow Daisies and Purple Bugloss Takes Over the Outback!
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. In this snapshot captured by Bob Gibbons, we witness a mesmerizing spectacle unfolding in the heart of Western Australia. The vast expanse of Perenjori's countryside has been transformed into a vibrant tapestry, courtesy of two non-native plants running wild. A sea of golden daisies, known as Arctotheca calendula, mingles harmoniously with the regal purple bugloss Echium plantagineum. Together, they create an explosion of hues that would make even the most flamboyant artist envious. Mother Nature herself seems to have taken up her paintbrush and unleashed her creativity upon this unsuspecting field. As we gaze at this breathtaking scene, it is hard not to be captivated by the sheer beauty and audacity displayed by these invasive species. While some may label them as pests or weeds due to their naturalized status in Australia, there is no denying their ability to transform an ordinary landscape into something extraordinary. So let us embrace this unexpected invasion! Let us revel in the kaleidoscope of colors that dance before our eyes! For amidst these blossoming flowers lies a reminder that nature always finds a way to surprise us - even when it comes in shades of yellow daisies and purple buglosses.
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