Gypsy Rose Seedhead
by Perennou Nuridsany
Title
Gypsy Rose Seedhead
Artist
Perennou Nuridsany
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Close-up of the ripe seed head of the field scabious or gypsy rose, Knautia arvensis. Once fertilized the ovaries of the flower head develop into seeds. Each of the seeds is protected by hairs and spines formed from the remnants of the flowers. The gypsy rose is a medium tall perennial plant which grows in dry grassy places and corn fields, and flowers between June and October. (4th of 4 images).
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June 25th, 2018
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