We're in trouble if these things ever take over. I've noticed them in the park next door when walking the dog (click on the first photo for the full effect):
On a brighter note, here's an aerial view of the dogwood at the corner of my house:
I leaned out of an upper story window to snap the photos:
What you saw is an example of a phenomenon going by the name of fasciation. Take a look hereI am surprised to see that this is now a global phenomenon and blame it on getting our wires crossed by all the digits floating through the ether. Same for bees and their recent troubles: if all that electro magnetic smog upsets my system to such an extent, imagine what it must be doing to tender critters like bees and plants. jo
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I actually like dandelions, but those are scary.
ReplyDeleteCareful leaning out the window - that might look nice and fluffy...
Hi adrienne!
ReplyDeleteI love dandelions when they are in bloom, just not when they reach the puff stage : )
And I had to stop my cat from jumping out of the window after I took the screen off to snap the pictures. Sheesh.
What you saw is an example of a phenomenon going by the name of fasciation.
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hereI am surprised to see that this is now a global phenomenon and blame it on getting our wires crossed by all the digits floating through the ether.
Same for bees and their recent troubles: if all that electro magnetic smog upsets my system to such an extent, imagine what it must be doing to tender critters like bees and plants.
jo
Hi Jo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating fasciation post. Thatnks for the link.
All I can say when I see those dandelions is, "Yikes!"