The Urbanity of Wild Plants
Leora Rosner
Cooperation is the wild plants‘ middle name,
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up against grey facades
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or a world of red brick.
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Urban spread amongst wild plants,
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can be true development in acceptance of their presence.
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Wild plants needn’t be fenced out
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for they too enjoy a pole dance
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helping to entice bees, other pollinators, butterflies and ladybugs.
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They may try to knock on your door
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and should you open your door you will spy one looking pretty in pink,
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another glowing yellow
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and yet another working in a close colourful harmony.
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They might stand alone
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or in concert with others.
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Step by step
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circling the detritus of the city
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adding a flash of green
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they begin to hug the buildings
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in their quest to quietly and gently green our cities.
Photos: © Leora Rosner