In spring some of the fields round here can erupt with a mass of purple and yellow flowers. The purple one is called Patterson’s Curse (Echium plantagineum) and the other yellow flower is called Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula). Unfortunately the plants are feral weeds and not at all welcomed by the local farmers. Patterson’s Curse is very toxic to non-ruminants causing liver failure. It is also a skin irritant for humans.  Despite that it can be spectacular to see fields covered in them.

The scene below was just a snap shot taken while returning home from the Wheatbelt metropolis of Northam.