This is one of the Milkweed seedheads as it opens and releases the seeds with their little flyaway equipment. The fluff feels like silk -- no wonder it's called Silky Butterfly weed!
17 August 2007
I'm thinking this is why it's called milkweed!
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2 comments:
I *think* that it's called milkweed because of the sap that comes out if you cut a stem... but this frothy whiteness would surely apply to the name, too. :) What a great shot--I have never been able to get such a good look at the silky seedpod through my camera.
Of course you are right! : - ) When I walked out and saw this explosion of white fluff I couldn't believe it myself. The only reason I got the shot was b/c it happened on a day when it was 100 degrees and not a wind stirring. When I got close to the pod, even my breath caused them to start flying away. Thanks for visiting!
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