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Betty’s

Auto-generated description: A vintage diner called Betty's Shack displays retro Coca-Cola signage at night.
Betty’s Shack, Dallas TX, c.1940, Hayes Collection, Accession Number: PA76-1/20361.1, Dallas History & Archives Division, Dallas Public Library.

Hell Weed

Smilax (or bindweed or greenbrier, among many other names). It covers everything, and its roots reach down to hell. But, once a year for about a week, it puts out pretty purple flowers. So it’s got that going for it. Which is nice.

Purple flowers are abundantly growing among green leafy vines
Una Escaramuza - Mothered by Aunts and Horses

Charra en un caballo. Photo credit: Constance Jaeggi

Photo: Constance Jaeggi (a tip of the Hatlo Hat to @ayjay)