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| As a result of far-reaching national policies and local edicts our college campus has been quiet for several weeks now. Minimal foot traffic means less of a concern for lawn maintenance and perfectly edged sidewalks. This moment has afforded us a rare opportunity to 'let our hair down' in the arboretum: the grass has grown high and our seasonal wildflowers have gone to seed. Also, opportunistic trees are overstepping their allotted portion of the landscape. |
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| Little Hercules-clubs have popped up in the grass. This rampant growth has occurred over the course of four weeks. |
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| Such fast growth tells us that this shoot already has a well-developed root system, i.e., this is not a seedling. |
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| Can you see the prickles on this Fresh green growth? |
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| All new growth comes with its own armor. |
