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The Beauty of the Beast
Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) is considered a noxious weed and an invasive species here in the Pacific Northwest. It wreaks ecological havoc in meadows, grasslands, and open forests, converting vibrant diversity into a deleterious monoculture. Its seeds are toxic to grazing animals and its allergens torment thousands during its long blooming season. But if we can set these charming attributes aside for a moment and look with watery eyes beyond our dripping noses at a single blossom we might find a rather simple, graceful beauty.
The Beauty of the Beast
Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) is considered a noxious weed and an invasive species here in the Pacific Northwest. It wreaks ecological havoc in meadows, grasslands, and open forests, converting vibrant diversity into a deleterious monoculture. Its seeds are toxic to grazing animals and its allergens torment thousands during its long blooming season. But if we can set these charming attributes aside for a moment and look with watery eyes beyond our dripping noses at a single blossom we might find a rather simple, graceful beauty.