Friedrich Engels

Just as Darwin discovered the law of development of organic nature, so Marx discovered the law of development of human history: the simple fact, hitherto concealed by an overgrowth of ideology, that mankind must first of all eat, drink, have shelter and clothing, before it can pursue politics, science, art, religion, etc.

German Philosopher

Henry Moore

Since the Gothic, European sculpture has become overgrown with moss, weeds - all sorts of surface excrescences which completely concealed shape. It has been Brancusi's special mission to get rid of this overgrowth and to make us once more shape-conscious.

English Sculptor

Refers to unwanted plant growth, often suggesting neglect or lack of maintenance.

Unwanted Growth

The word doesn't imply good or bad, but context can influence its perceived positivity or negativity.

Neutral Tone

In medical terms, implies abnormal and possibly harmful cell or tissue increase.

Medical Context

Used to describe medical conditions, typically in professional or clinical settings.

Professional Tone

Can suggest complications or challenges in treatment or management of a condition.

Implying Complication

Often used to discuss problems in ecosystems, such as imbalances that harm the environment.

Environmental Concern

Used to describe a situation where one species dominates an area, usually to the detriment of others.

Disruptive Dominance

The dense growth can block views or create physical barriers in landscapes.

Visual Barrier

Describes places where plants have grown densely and wildly due to lack of human intervention.

Landscape Description

 weapons to nab them today they'll mount a sneak attack through the thick overgrowth and come at the bats from behind the flying fox bats wait unsuspectingly with their beady eyes and

Eating Bats PIPE National...

 So while the mud reclaims our footprints, and while our bones keep looking back at the overgrowth that's swallowing the path --

Overgrowth