29 June 2013

Catch Up 3: Seed Pod Quiz

fritillary seed head

The first of the seed pods have matured and popped.

Incredible isn't it?  It looks like the head of a dinosaur. Look at those sharp teeth in that strong jaw.

What plant do you think spawned this monster?



fritillary seed head

fritillary seed pod


Surprisingly, it's of the elegantly delicate fritillary.


Mind you, it does have a reptilian look about it.