These stems caught my eye, I was drawn to the cube shape of look of what appears to be the dried center of flower.
There was just enough breeze that I didn’t get super sharp shots.
I wish now that I had touched it to see if it contained seeds.
I passed this spot numerous times this summer and into the fall but have no recollection of what was blooming here, likely something I dismissed as a “weed.”
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 9, 2024
Wonderful find and detail in nature. 💖🤗
Thanks! So often it is right in front of us; I do like to slow down and explore 🔎
Hi Ellen, amazing cube shapes! Fascinating.
Isn’t it!
In an odd coincidence, I actually saw a helpful post on Face*Book a couple days ago about this plant. Aptly, it is called Seedbox or Ratllebox and is widespread in the eastern US in wet areas. It has a pretty yellow flower through the growing season which I hope to remember to watch for this summer.