Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Linaria vulgaris

Just an ordinary shot of this invasive weed, but I loved seeing the tiny bug (Tarnished Plant Bug?) hiding in its bright and cheery surroundings. I always enjoy seeing the heart-shaped marking on the "back" of these tiny, common insects. This photo was taken on 2 September 2014, when I was on a birding walk at Carburn Park. The parking lot at Carburn is closed to the public at the moment, while workers are constructing a "rain garden" or "water garden". It will be interesting to see what this is, when it's all finished. Also known as Common Toadflax, this plant was introduced from Europe as a garden plant, but has now become an aggressive weed. www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/Downloads/FS-CommonToadflax.pdf

The background in this image is the water of Lake Louise, Banff National Park. We happened to arrive at the lake just before it decided to rain. Can't complain, though, as the weather was so enjoyable for a good part of the day. Driving west from Calgary, we soon saw that the mountains (eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains) were looking rather hazy. Before too long, we found ourselves driving through very low cloud and the mountains, there one moment, had partly disappeared the next. This went on for a long time and I began to wonder if we would even be able to see the beautiful mountains the further west we went. Eventually, the clouds lifted and the sun shone. Later in the day, the grey clouds started drifting in and we did get some rain, but we had already seen the "best" things. We were able to go inside the Chateau Lake Louise and wander around while the worst of the rain fell. It did clear, giving me a chance to take photos looking out over Lake Louise. Our furthest destination was Peyto Lake (and just a little further). I'm still not sure if I have ever been to Peyto Lake. If I have visited that amazing lake before, it would have been 30+ years ago. Needless to say, I was just thrilled to bits to get a chance to go there, thanks to good friend, Sandy! Also known as Common Toadflax, this plant was introduced from Europe as a garden plant, but has now become an aggressive weed. www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/Downloads/FS-CommonToadflax.pdf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linaria_vulgaris

This plant was growing at Edworthy Park, at the Lawrey Gardens end, on 1 July 2009. Yet another photo from my archives, that I never got round to posting. Also known as Common Toadflax, this plant was introduced from Europe as a garden plant, but has now become an aggressive weed. www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/Downloads/FS-CommonToadflax.pdf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linaria_vulgaris

Macro photo of yet another invasive weed - unfortunate, as this is quite an attractive plant, as most weeds are. Also known as Common Toadflax or Yellow Toadflax. This member of the Toadflax family (Scrophulariaceae) is an introduced species and is widely found growing along roads, in dunes, and on disturbed and cultivated land. As you can see, the flowers are similar to those of the Snapdragon. Photographed at Mallard Point, Fish Creek Park, on September 6th. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linaria_vulgaris

Digging into my archives to find the odd photograph that is bright and cheery, to add in between my rather drab winter images : ). This wildflower is Common Toadflax, also called Butter-and-eggs.

Another attempt at getting a sharp photo of this plant. It just never happens! However, it does show the bright colour. Also known as Common Toadflax, this plant was introduced from Europe as a garden plant but has now become an aggressive weed.

Introduced from Europe as a garden plant, this plant is now an aggressive weed.

Also known as Common Toadflax, this plant was introduced from Europe as a garden plant. It is now an aggressive weed.