February 1, 2013
It’s tough to stay alive in the winter. Foxtail Grass on Marshall Street in Philadelphia.

It’s tough to stay alive in the winter. Foxtail Grass on Marshall Street in Philadelphia.

2:43pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vd9hHM1
Filed under: foxtail grass philly weeds street philadelphia winter snow 
October 14, 2012
A discarded car bumper becomes an impromptu shelter for Pokeweed (Phytolacca) in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia.

A discarded car bumper becomes an impromptu shelter for Pokeweed (Phytolacca) in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia.

10:28am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vVGjKqc
(Notes: 2)
  
Filed under: pokeweed northern liberties philadelphia philly weeds street trash 
October 5, 2012
Leaf size of a young Princess Tree beside a decaying warehouse in Fishtown, Philadelphia; they’re beasts.

Leaf size of a young Princess Tree beside a decaying warehouse in Fishtown, Philadelphia; they’re beasts.

9:26am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vUhAXzU
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: princess tree philadelphia philly night fishtown weeds street 
September 1, 2012
It can be tough out there. This is a close-up of a once-healthy Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) that is now being eaten by firefly-esc insects (I can see at least 4 of them in the shot, chewing on the leaves) and also being strangled out by an aggressive Morning Glory (Convolvulaceae). The Morning Glory is wrapping itself around the Pigweed while also staking claim to the sunlight with comparatively large, quick-growing leaves. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen both attackers working on Pigweed in the area, and maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise; the leaves are edible by humans, so certainly insects would like them as well, and this time of year the Morning Glory is really in it’s prime, covering entire fences, and anything else (including other species) it can get itself around. Survival of the fittest, always, in the weed world.

It can be tough out there. This is a close-up of a once-healthy Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) that is now being eaten by firefly-esc insects (I can see at least 4 of them in the shot, chewing on the leaves) and also being strangled out by an aggressive Morning Glory (Convolvulaceae). The Morning Glory is wrapping itself around the Pigweed while also staking claim to the sunlight with comparatively large, quick-growing leaves. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen both attackers working on Pigweed in the area, and maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise; the leaves are edible by humans, so certainly insects would like them as well, and this time of year the Morning Glory is really in it’s prime, covering entire fences, and anything else (including other species) it can get itself around. Survival of the fittest, always, in the weed world.

8:58am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vSYwdw6
(Notes: 4)
  
Filed under: amaranthus redroot pigweed morning glory philly philadelphia northern liberties insects street weeds 
August 31, 2012
A fruit & vegetable garden on top of a pharmacy’s awning is a great way of making the most of limited outdoor space in an urban environment. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia.

A fruit & vegetable garden on top of a pharmacy’s awning is a great way of making the most of limited outdoor space in an urban environment. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia.

1:04pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vSVWi2O
(Notes: 2)
  
Filed under: garden tomatoes girard philadelphia pa philly street pharmacy 
July 24, 2012
Support your neighborhood weeds (in this case, with a string). I believe this is Horseweed (‪Conyza canadensis‬). Seen in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia.

Support your neighborhood weeds (in this case, with a string). I believe this is Horseweed (‪Conyza canadensis‬). Seen in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia.

1:27pm  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vQ01GZE
(Notes: 2)
  
Filed under: horseweed weeds philly street northern liberties philadelphia 
July 18, 2012
A sharp thistle leaf next to a sharp hypodermic needle, in Spring Garden, Philadelphia.

A sharp thistle leaf next to a sharp hypodermic needle, in Spring Garden, Philadelphia.

9:01am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vPbuhjd
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: weeds street philly philadelphia needle drugs thistle 
April 15, 2012
This Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) has taken up residence on Frankford Ave, at the edge of Philadelphia’s Fishtown. Very sharp to the touch, it seems to horde street trash, such as cigarette butts, a paper towel, a takeout container lid, and a bottle cap, as seen here.

This Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) has taken up residence on Frankford Ave, at the edge of Philadelphia’s Fishtown. Very sharp to the touch, it seems to horde street trash, such as cigarette butts, a paper towel, a takeout container lid, and a bottle cap, as seen here.

9:50am  |   URL: http://tmblr.co/ZK6a-vJiLMmk
(Notes: 4)
  
Filed under: thistle weeds street philly fishtown 
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