I saw only the photo without reading the caption and a chill went down my spine. If there is one plant that I logically have negative feelings for, it would be this one. Well, that and Scotch broom. Every year around this time, I'd gather a group from my college and head down to the college-affiliated watershed park. We'd pull out bags and bags of this weed. I'd delight by lighting a few of them on fire in the parking lot. Oh good times, good times.