Weeds Collection (page 8)

Trowel being used to dig weeds out of soil, close up

Two tadpoles with legs in water with weeds

Three tadpoles with water weed

A Swallowtail (Papilio Machaon) perching on a thistle flower head

Tadpoles in a dish with weeds

Underwater shot of a young perch fish swimming in the soft weeds of green murky waters of a river

Spanish flag (Lantana camara) flowers

Wheat field, France C016 / 3487
Wheat field full of arable weeds, especially Cornflowers and vetches. Photographed near Gap in south France

Winged spindle tree in woodland C013 / 9916
Winged spindle tree (Euonymus alatus, red leaves) growing in woodland in autumn. Native to eastern Asia, this shrub is an ornamental plant

Dandelion Seed Head - UK
DAC-410 Dandelion Seed Head UK Taraxacum officinale David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Poppy - in field - summer - Cornwall, UK
DAC-804 Common Poppy - in field - summer Cornwall, UK Papaver rhoeas David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Celandine - on woodland floor - UK
SPH-2014 Celandine - on woodland floor UK Ranunculus ficaria Perennial found in damp woodland and hedgerows. Flowers March - May Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Field Cow-wheat (Melampyrum arvense) flowering, growing in traditional cornfield, College Lake Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire, England, June

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) clump growing on disturbed and enriched soil beside garden compost heap, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) introduced invasive species, new spring shoots, Ceredigion, Wales, March

Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) close-up of flower, growing in traditional cornfield, College Lake Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire, England, June

Tractor mowing sprayed thistles after spraying with Roundup herbicide on Higher Level Stewardship land, Norfolk, England, July

Circle in red sand created by a rotating twig, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Boy blowing a dandelion clock

Green Frog - in duckweed - New York - USA
CAN-4604 Green Frog - in duckweed New York - USA Rana clamitans John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Field Poppies HAR 74 In farming landscape, Devon, UK. © Anthony Harrison / ardea. com
HAR-74 Common POPPIES - in farming landscape Devon, UK Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Poppys - in cereals
ME-2565 Poppy - in cereals Papaver rhoeas cornflower Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Poppy - opening
PPG-1350 Common Poppy - flower bud about to open. Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spear Thistle - widespread weed
ROG-10975 Spear THISTLE Widespread weed Cirsium vulgare Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cornflowers
ROG-9661 CORNFLOWERS - cornfield weed Centaurea cyanus Arable weed Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed
ME-2111 Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed Datura stramonium Also called - Devil's Trumpet, Devil's Weed, Thorn Apple, Tolguacha, Jamestown Weed, Stinkweed, Locoweed, Datura, Pricklyburr

Cornflowers - in oats
ROG-7146 CORNFLOWERS - in oats Centaurea cyanus Arable weed Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Poppy - after rain
ROG-8660 Common POPPY - after rain Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground Poppy Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fields full of poppies and other cornfield weeds - with road signs beyond - on the Grande Piano
ROG-13693 Fields full of poppies and other cornfield weeds - with road signs beyond on the Grande Piano, Monte Sibillini National Park

Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed of Datura
ME-2113 Thorn Apple of Jimson Weed of Datura Datura stramonium Also called - Devil's Trumpet, Devil's Weed, Thorn Apple, Tolguacha, Jamestown Weed, Stinkweed, Locoweed, Datura, Pricklyburr

Thale Cress - Weed amongst Leeks
ROG-4115 Thale Cress - Weed amongst Leeks Arabidopsis thaliana Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Leontice leontopetalum - very rare cornfield weed in eastern Europe, more common in Turkey
ROG-13626 Leontice leontopetalum - very rare cornfield weed in eastern Europe more common in Turkey Leontice leontopetalum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Poppies - arable weed field Ranscombe farm, Kent, UK
ROG-11398 POPPIES - In arable weed field Rainscombe Farm, Kent Papaver rhoeas Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tumbleweed - caught on barbed-wire fence, southern California
ROG-13935 Tumbleweed - caught on barbed-wire fence southern California. USA Salsola tragus Salsola kali Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Rough Cocklebur - widespread introduced weed, Romania
ROG-14139 Rough Cocklebur - widespread introduced weed Romania Xanthium strumarium Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tatarian Honeysuckle - native to eastern Russia, but widely naturalised
ROG-14000 Tatarian Honeysuckle - native to eastern Russia, but widely naturalised. Lonicera tatarica Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Large-flowered Hemp nettle - in flower - arable weed
ROG-14141 Large-flowered Hemp nettle - in flower - arable weed Romania Galeopsis speciosa Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Field ablaze with non-native plants: a yellow daisy Arctotheca calendula
ROG-13823 Field ablaze with non-native plants: a yellow daisy Arctotheca calendula, and Purple bugloss Echium plantagineum near Perenjori

Arable field dominated by a non-native yellow daisy - near Mingenew, south-west Australia
ROG-13830 Arable field dominated by a non-native yellow daisy near Mingenew, south-west Australia Arctotheca calendulae Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Ragwort - on purbeck hills - Wide angle lens to show background - Dorset
ROG-14465 Common Ragwort - on purbeck hills - Wide angle lens to show background Dorset - UK Senecio jacobaea Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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)

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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.