Nasturtium vs. Foxtail

Eric and I continue to battle the pervasive weed invasion that is part of our spring ritual. He was in the upper yard hacking away tall invasive grass. I was in the lower yard pulling weeds.

Now the plants have joined the fight. I found this foxtail in a nasturtium chokehold as if holding back the foxtail from dispersing seed. My money's on the nasturtium, and, frankly, the foxtail was double teamed. I pulled it out after this picture. I feel much better knowing the nasturtium's got my back.