Saturday, March 27, 2010

Wayside Weeds: Red Stem Filaree Fruits

Red Stem Filaree Fruits
Sonoma County, California
March 2010
by Dawn NicDarrah

I believe these are also known as 'Storks Bills' . . . my most favorite thing about these 'fruits' are how they twist up into tight cork-screw spirals so that they can bore their way into soil once free. I'll be on the look out for the next phase to take photos of and share here . . .

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