#wednesday's weed

[thebashfulbotanist]

This Wednesday it's time for "weeds" of the fungal variety - that is, some mushrooms growing where they don't belong! These very bizarre mushrooms are Clathrus archeri, commonly known as devil's fingers or octopus stinkhorn. They're often redder in color than these, which were somewhat washed out by rain. Like all stinkhorns, they smell terrible, in this case like rotting flesh. They like growing on rotting wood and love woodchips and mulch.

But why is devil's fingers a "weed" in this case? Because although C. archeri is native to southern Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, these were found growing in London! It's though that they were introduced to England during or slightly before the First World War. Although their preference for dead wood might make them seem innocuous (and indeed there are far worse invasives) they still compete with native stinkhorns and other fungi that would probably prefer not to be fighting over woodchips!

The edibility of devil's fingers isn't known, but it's unlikely anyone would want to try them anyway. Their rotting flesh smell is enough to make anyone feel ill. They're definitely in the "do not eat" category!

[girlboyburger]

[venacoeurva]

Multiple people suggested Teldryn for a pinup and after trial and error of like 3 different poses, so here he is havin a summer evening to himself—conveniently placed sujamma bottle included🍹

-Please do not reupload, edit, or use without proper credit or linking back. Ask first, please.-

[cannibalgh0st]

Day off today! I went shopping and got fruit smoothies!🥲💖🍍🥭

[sexybabe23]

Happy Hump day 😉

[sativafaeriemuva]

[jayflrt]

𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐒 uncut: happy weedsgiving

SUMMARY ▸ in which you work at the starbucks where heeseung is a regular at (and considered a public enemy). also he only goes when he's stoned off his ass.

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[toxicgreenslime]

I made this meme a long time ago if someone hasn't posted it already to Tumblr. so long ago that I second guess if I actually made it but that's the line camera not actually centered not the same size font editing I use and I remember making this. so i'm pretty sure. anyways it's probably more like tumblr's speed if I had followers or knew how the fuck to tag it this would blow up

[thebashfulbotanist]

Someday I hope to see this plant - our Wednesday's weed - in its native range in eastern Europe and north central Asia, because it's a shame something so pretty does so much damage! If you live in the American west you're probably familiar with this plant, Halogeton glomeratus, called saltlover. It can grow in disturbed areas where native plants struggle to take hold, and is perfectly happy growing in salty, briny, and alkaline locations. Once it's taken hold, it's really hard to fully remove, because it produces a lot of seeds and concentrates mineral salts in such a way that it makes its surroundings inhospitable to other plants. Worse, it's very toxic to livestock like sheep, and has killed entire herds in the past.

I found this plant at Dead Horse Point in Utah, USA. It's a little more plain when it's not flowering or going to seed, looking more like an amaranth/pigweed.

[aropride]

therapists HATE this ONE SIMPLE TRICK: do VARIOUS DRUGS to AVOID RELAPSING!

[stonedsunflowerrr]

Went to my first A’s game today && they WON ✨

[squishy-sharkie]

[perplexingluciddreams]

Wednesday = Emily day!

I had a good time with my support worker 😄. We finished watching Mean Girls from last week. And watched the start of Heathers (again!! I have watched it at least 6 times since last Wednesday!!!). I told Mum that and she said she is not surprised. 🤣

We also played cards - blackjack again. With Mum too as usual. That is fun! I love to win 😄😂.

I am feeling very happy. And it is rain now, so not feel as hot!! And I can smell the rain which I love.

And sister brought second snack to me and I got to say hi and see her new hoop earrings! She looks very beautiful as always ❤️. She booped my nose 😆😁!

Fixation on Heathers and Mean Girls The Musical and Barrett Wilbert Weed still going strong. I ordered the Heathers original film DVD. Mum wants to watch it too, I say we can watch together, she say maybe downstairs when I get my special chair! (With fingers crossed that it is good for me).

I also bought and watched the Mean Girls original film (from 2004). I have seen it before but only once or twice a few years ago. It was cool to remember how funny it is! I also think I understand the characters and the "message" better now - that is partly because of the musical helping me understand with the songs and music.

I feel really proud about having bedroom door open so much and letting a bit more of the outside world and other people in. I think it is good for me to be around people and have positive interactions.

Every time I see Emily or another person, I feel slightly more relaxed.

It all makes me feel smiley. 😊😁😄!

[jenbunny-star]

Hiiigh tumblr😌

[slowandsteddie]

#4 please!!

Snippet from: Cleaning Headstones Part 3

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Steve wasn’t sure how much time had passed. Probably a good amount of it, based on how his body felt when he crawled out from under the bed. He waited until Eddie had wiggled out as well before moving to flop on to the bed with a satisfied groan.

“We gotta brush our teeth,” Eddie said suddenly.

“Man, fuck that. C’mere. Cuddle me.”

Promptly, he found himself grunting when Eddie flopped on top of him. He didn’t complain, just wrapped his arms and legs around his favorite hooligan before nuzzling into his neck.

“Night,” Steve said simply.

“Night,” Eddie replied.

He was almost asleep. “You make a good blanket.”

“Yeah?”

“Yeah. ‘M warm.”

[thebashfulbotanist]

This Wednesday's weed is catnip, Nepeta cataria. You're probably familiar with it whether you have cats or not, because it's culturally a very important plant due it its use as a "recreational substance" for cats. Of course, not all cats get the "catnip high", which is genetically mediated. The irioids in the plant are repellant to some insects, which could give cats that enjoy it a slight evolutionary advantage against pests. Unfortunately, it's not native to North America or western Europe and like many mints, can be annoyingly prolific.