tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31155815.post115303440015890664..comments2023-11-05T03:12:40.416-08:00Comments on Mostly Poetry: Weeds - Says Who?Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687291606249050356noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31155815.post-1153171997041441062006-07-17T14:33:00.000-07:002006-07-17T14:33:00.000-07:00Good point! Thanks! I often tell my math student...Good point! Thanks! I often tell my math students how important context is. For instance "-" can mean "minus," "opposite," or "negative" depending on context. The notation (2,3) can be a range or a point depending on context.<BR/><BR/>I'd like to report that a number of emails came through regarding this post, and it is unanimous. The weed is called "spurge" (either prostrate spurge or spotted spurge). Thanks to all who educated me. At least as I am pulling it out of my flower beds now I will know what to call it, but I'm still going to enjoy the reddish purple dot centered on each leaf as I do.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687291606249050356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31155815.post-1153151136531669642006-07-17T08:45:00.000-07:002006-07-17T08:45:00.000-07:00A rose in the middle of a bean field is a weed! C...A rose in the middle of a bean field is a weed! Context is everything!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com