Close-up of a spherical devil’s claw (Phyteuma orbiculare; German: Kugelige Teufelskralle).

Today I pulled out a lot of rattle (Rhinanthus) from our field, trampled the meadow a bit, and took some photos. I’m aware that Rhinanthus can contribute to biodiversity, but if it gets out of hand—several hundred plants in just a few square meters—and goes fully to seed, it can actually reduce biodiversity.

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