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Home >> Wildflowers >> Learn about wildflowers >> What is a weed anyway? >> Can weeds be beautiful

Can weeds be beautiful?

Throughout May 2019 we shared an email each day that featured a common 'weed'. Using illustrations from the and interesting facts about each plant, we tried to encourage people to see these weeds in a new, more beautiful light.

Here are the emails for you to enjoy!

Read more from our What is a Weed Anyway? campaign here

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