#lovegrass

Lovegrass, Mako’s friend/kinda landlord, in that she lets him live in her library in exchange for him maintaining her elaborate scroll collection. She’s a nice enough dragon, if prone to seeing other’s lives as her own personal projects 

A little self indulgent reel to celebrate 100k words written. 21 Fics (5 WIPS)

Pairings Written include Panville, Ginville, DragonTamer, Dramione, Remione, LoveGrass, GinGrass, Chansville, and so many more.

Propaganda:

Lustoria/Lovegrass:

🩵🩸

Weirdo girlfriends that are obsessed with each other.

What's better than one manic pixie dream girl? Two manic pixie dream girls!

Longgrass:

🌿🩸

You'd never expect it but it was certainly not a surprising pairing for the other characters.

24) Can they play any instruments? If so, what do they play?

Taipan plays a variety of wind instruments (the exact logistics for a long-snouted, stiff-lipped animal playing a wind instrument are ehhhhh im working on it), including a ‘fire flute’, an instrument that is 30% actually playable and 70% spectacle. She performs professionally and occasionally teaches music. (This is why their nose ring is above their horn, it’d get in the way otherwise) 

Sail was a fan and player of biosonar-inspired deep-sea music, wherein both the percussion and its echos are part of the beat. The music is ‘felt’ more than heard because SeaWing ears aren’t adapted to hearing underwater, which is why it appeals to Sail

Flash played the drums exclusively to piss off his family and then started actually enjoying them

Lovegrass collects instruments but doesn’t play any, she has people she pays for that! 

Calyptra had to learn a few silk-based string instruments as part of their ‘work’ and they HATED it

Propaganda:

Drolf/Scamdragon:

🍏🐾

No one saw it coming, but somehow they ended up actually being wholesome. Even they don't understand.

Look, the vibes are just there.

Lustoria/Lovegrass:

🩵🩸

Weirdo girlfriends that are obsessed with each other.

The Uninvited Guest: Uncovering the Truth About Lovegrass

Did you know that Lovegrass, a seemingly harmless weed, is responsible for an estimated $1.2 billion in annual losses to the agricultural industry in the United States alone? This staggering figure is a testament to the weed's ability to outcompete crops for water, nutrients, and light, ultimately reducing yields and affecting food security.

Lovegrass (Eragrostis spp.) is a type of annual grassy weed that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Africa but has been naturalized in many parts of the world, including North America, South America, Australia, and Asia. This weed thrives in a wide range of environments, from dry pastures to irrigated fields, and can grow up to 3 feet tall.

One of the primary reasons Lovegrass is so problematic is its ability to produce an enormous amount of seeds. A single plant can produce up to 100,000 seeds, which can remain viable in the soil for up to 5 years. This means that even if you manage to eradicate the weed from your field, its seeds can lie dormant, waiting for the perfect conditions to germinate and start the cycle all over again.

Growth Control and Eradication

When it comes to controlling Lovegrass, prevention is key. One effective method is to use a pre-emergent herbicide like Prodiamine. This herbicide creates a barrier on the soil surface, preventing Lovegrass seeds from germinating. For optimal results, apply Prodiamine in early spring, before the seeds have a chance to sprout.

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In addition to using herbicides, cultural practices like crop rotation, proper irrigation management, and maintaining a healthy, competitive crop stand can also help reduce Lovegrass populations.

Identification and Habitat

Lovegrass can be identified by its slender stems, flat leaves, and a distinctive "V" shape at the base of the leaf blade. The weed produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in late summer, which eventually turn into a feathery plume.

Lovegrass thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade and can grow in a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand. It is commonly found in fields, pastures, and along roadsides, where it can outcompete native vegetation and reduce biodiversity.

Impact on Ecosystems

Lovegrass can have significant ecological consequences, particularly in areas where it has been introduced as an invasive species. By outcompeting native grasses and wildflowers, Lovegrass can alter the composition of plant communities, leading to a loss of biodiversity and ecosystem function.

In addition, Lovegrass can also affect wildlife habitats and food sources. For example, the weed can reduce the quality and quantity of forage available to livestock, leading to decreased productivity and profitability for farmers and ranchers.

Conclusion