On a recent trip to Guatemala I
snapped photos here and there while out walking paths in undeveloped areas just
outside Guatemala City. Here are
some of those photos. These would
be considered “weeds” to the local residents.
In some cases I have bought
plants like these for the Gardens at
waters East here in Wisconsin at local nurseries – in Guatemala they grow
wild anywhere and everywhere. A
few zones to the South can make a difference in what is thought of as a “weed”.
a "close-up" of the above
Your comments are always
welcome.
The top one looks like Lantana?
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The bottom one looks a bit like a vetch?
Nice pictures
Yes, I noticed that Lantana and many other plants we grow as annuals here in Wisconsin are rather invasive in Florida, as well. I guess that's one good thing about a cold climate. The brutal winters kill off some of the invasives. Now, if we could find a way to discourage Garlic Mustard ...
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