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Giant Hogweed - in flower - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4846 Giant Hogweed - in flower Lower Saxony - Germany Heracleum mantegazziaum Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Chickweed (Myosoton aquaticum = Stellaria) in flower in damp grassland; Romania
ROG-14142 Water Chickweed (Myosoton aquaticum = Stellaria) in flower in damp grassland Romania Myosoton aquaticum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Windmill Pink JLM 1008 Small flowered catchfly Silene gallica © J. L. Mason / ardea. com
JLM-1008 Small-flowered CATCHFLY - Windmill Pink Silene gallica Arable weed. Found on cultivated and disturbed ground - typically arable fields or wasteland

Green Frog - in duckweed - New York - USA
CAN-4606 Green Frog - in duckweed New York - USA Rana clamitans John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dandelion field - April - Dorset, UK
DAD-1551 DANDELION - FIELD IN DORSET April - Dorset, UK Taraxacum David C Dixon contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Corn / Field Poppy
AL-2862 Common POPPY - x two, close-up Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground Ake Lindau contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) two tadpoles, swimming amongst pondweed, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, may (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently released)

Spare the weeds

German Navy lampooned - World War One
Propaganda postcard from the First World War lampooning the German Naval capability as a rusting weed-encasted hulk, unable to repond to the effective and nimble Allied naval fleet

Large-flowered Hemp-nettle (Galeopsis speciosa) close-up of flowers, arable weed, Romania, september

Rough Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) introduced weed species, with fruit, Romania, september

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) introduced invasive species, flowering, Basingstoke Canal Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, october

Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) flowering, growing beside cereal field at sunset, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, july

Common Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) introduced species, flowering, growing on fence in wasteground, Biertan, Transylvania, Romania, september

Japanese Wireweed (Sargassum muticum) introduced invasive species, Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) and Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) fronds, growing in rockpool at low tide, Bembridge

New Zealand Pygmyweed (Crassula helmsii) introduced invasive weed, flowering, Northumberland, England, july

Great Willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) flowering, growing as weed in garden, Suffolk, England, july

Common Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) introduced invasive species, close-up of flowers, Powys, Wales, june

White Ball Mustard (Calepina irregularis) flowering, growing as weed, Italy, april

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) flowering, growing as weed in garden allotment, Suffolk, England, august

Thorn Apple (Datura stramonium) introduced species, close-up of flower and developing fruit, growing in stubble field, Northern Spain, september

Horse, mare and foal, standing in field with Ragwort (Senecio sp. ) very poisoness for horses, England
Horse, mare and foal, standing in field with Ragwort (Senecio sp.) very poisoness for horses, England

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, woman pulling weeds from paddyfield, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

Domestic Sheep, Norfolk Horn ewes and lambs, resting and standing amongst thistles in rough pasture, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, The Lows, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) and Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) flowering, growing at edge of field with sprayer in background, Lincolnshire, England, june

Domestic Sheep, Norfolk Horn ewe, recently shorn, standing amongst thistles in rough pasture, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, The Lows, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Broad-leaved Dock (Rumex obtusifolius) extent of root system, England, may

Fat Hen (Chenopodium album) flowering, growing as weed in garden allotment, Suffolk, England, august

Fat Hen (Chenopodium album) close-up of flowers, growing as weed in garden allotment, Suffolk, England, august

Great Bustard (Otis tarda) flock, standing amongst weeds in sunflower field, Northern Spain, july

Domestic Sheep, Longwool ewes and lamb, grazing in pasture beside Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica), Devon, England

Domestic Pig, Large Black sow, standing in paddock beside arc, with Scentless Mayweed (Matricaria maritima) flowering, Suffolk, England, august

Bronze Pirri-pirri Bur (Acaena anserinifolia) introduced invasive weed species, fruits, Lindisfarne, Northumberland, England, july

Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) nymph, clinging to pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Great Silver Beetle (Hydrophilus piceus) adult, swimming through pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Saucer Bug (Ilyocoris cimicoides) adult, swimming through pondweed, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, may

Frog spawn. Tadpole characteristics are clearly visible. Frog eggs will usually develop and hatch into tadpoles with a week. Many species of frog lay their eggs together

Whites sea horse (Hippocampus whitei) near seaweed (Sargassum sp.). This fish is found in the south-western Pacific, in weedy, shallow areas and seagrass beds or on sponges

Limestone wall. This is a dry stone wall

Water weed in Cardiff dock, Wales

Lonicera tatarica
Tatarian Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica) in flower

Plantago major and Trifolium repens
Weeds. Greater plantain (Plantago major, with flower spikes) and white clover (Trifolium repens) plants

Strawberries in homemade cloche. The plants are protected by a plastic mesh and backed with black plastic to deter weeds

Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) flower, with other cornfield weeds in the background. Photographed in the UK

Cow Basil (Vaccaria hispanica)
Flowers and foliage of Cow Basil (Vaccaria hispanica syn Vaccaria pyramidata), also known as Cowherb. Photographed in France

Organic farming. Field of crops cultivated using organic farming methods. These plants are being grown on the fertile alluvium of the flood plain of the Wye Valley, Gloucestershire, England

Cornfield weed flowers. Seen here are corncockles (Agrostemma githago, purple), cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus, blue), a field poppy (Papaver rhoeas, red), corn chamomiles (Anthemis arvensis)

Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola)
Foliage and stem of Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola). Photographed in France

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"Weeds: A Tapestry of Nature's Resilience and Beauty" In the midst of a world filled with chaos, there is solace in finding beauty even among the weeds. Just as Jesus proclaimed himself as the Light of the World, these resilient plants emerge from forgotten corners, illuminating our surroundings with their tenacity. Back in 1938, the GWR Weedkilling Train embarked on its mission to eradicate unwanted growth. With sprays on board, it traversed through landscapes like Faringdon Oxon UK and Cardiff Docks, leaving behind trails of progress amidst nature's wild canvas. Amongst these widespread naturalized weeds was Oxford ragwort (Senecio squalidus), an unexpected visitor that found its place within our ecosystem. Its vibrant presence reminds us that even what we perceive as invasive can hold significance in this intricate tapestry we call life. Wild poppies dance gracefully across fields and woodlands, their fiery red petals contrasting against ripening barley under Dartmoor Devon's sunlit horizon. As if backlit by vivid rays, they symbolize resilience and hope amid adversity. The GWR Weedkilling Train Tenders - W85, W84, and W83 - stand as silent guardians against encroaching unwanted flora. These mechanical warriors fought battles unseen by many but played a crucial role in maintaining order within our cultivated spaces. Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas), cornflower, corncockle, corn marigold, and corn chamomile intertwine harmoniously amidst arable lands. Their flowering forms a colorful mosaic celebrating diversity while reminding us that beauty thrives even where it may be least expected. As we contemplate these scenes painted by nature itself – from Jesus' light guiding us through darkness to weed-killing trains forging paths towards progress – let us not forget that beneath every seemingly insignificant plant lies a story waiting to be discovered.