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Old 09-12-2013, 11:51 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.gardens
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Default Weed of the week: Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) - z_Pearlwort01a.jpg (0/1)

On Sun, 8 Dec 2013 20:57:34 +0000, Mad Cow
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I can see why people are suck in for it. I cropped a bit of it.
Pearlwort is a very small weed. In my picture it's growing among moss
between paving stones; if you're standing up the moss looks like bright
green velvet.
Despite its size pearlwort's a serious nuisance in sports pitches,
lawns, rockeries, paving and ecologically-sensitive islands. It resists
weedkillers drought and grazing. You can find it all over the northern
hemisphere and on eBay - don't buy it.
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