Comments | wtf_nature: Family Jewel Tree

faerydragonet in wtf_nature

Family Jewel Tree

Apr 30, 2009 21:06

Scientific Name: Asclepias physocarpa
Also known as: Swan Plant, Balloonplant, Giant Milkweed, Cotton Balls and Hairy Balls

This is a picture of the plant in it's full glory.

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kairchan May 22 2009, 21:51:10 UTC

IT EXPLODES.

kairchan May 22 2009, 21:51:27 UTC

Ballsacks...

featherfire May 22 2009, 22:06:35 UTC

Waitwait. White stuff comes out of the hairy balls?

There's a joke in there somewhere, but I just can't put my finger on it...

pikku_gen May 23 2009, 22:15:38 UTC

Icon says it all.

consortofvenus May 24 2009, 04:25:07 UTC

That might be all you have to do, actually...

earthensky May 22 2009, 22:20:40 UTC

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chickenlime May 23 2009, 04:18:09 UTC

I got some of these at a local farmers market last autumn. Apprently they are great to grow with sunflowers. I just adored them. xD