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Tag Archives: seed
Photo of the Week – November 8, 2012
A Moment in Time I actually saw this seed detach from a milkweed pod and float away on a breath of wind. I tracked its flight until it got stuck – ever so slightly – on the seed head of a nearby … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – October 12, 2012
It’s been a windy week, but there was a lull for a few hours yesterday morning. I took advantage of some early morning light and took my camera for a walk in a local prairie. There was a lot of red and gold … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, brickellia, close-up photo, false boneset, fluffy seeds, grassland, kuhnia, macrophotography, photography, prairie, seed
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Prairie Seed Dispersal
Plants don’t have the ability to walk or fly, but many can send their seeds far out into the world. Some seeds have the capability to travel very long distances, giving plants the opportunity to colonize new places. In reality, … Continue reading
