Teasel

Teasel is an invasive species that crowds out native plants.  It was originally brought from Europe in the 1800s to be cultivated for use in textile processing.  I am surprised that it is allowed to flourish around the nature area where I walked today.  But, on the other hand, it is really photogenic. :-)

I'm turning my comments off for a while.  My pile of paperwork and my ToDo list have become a bit overwhelming and I need to buckle down!  I have no self control regarding Blip unless my comments are off.  (I have a new email address on my profile page if you really want to contact me.)   I'll still visit your journals and sprinkle stars and hearts so I keep up with everyone but comments will be very limited.  Thanks for understanding!  :-)  xxx