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07-27-2010, 09:59 PM
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Heron
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Tinley Park, Illinois, USA
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Thanks to both of you, glad you like the photo.
Here's a photo of a species of plant in the Antennaria genus.  That genus got its name because the person who named it thought that it looked like it had insect antennae on it. This one is (I think) Antennaria neglecta, photographed in the Bartel Grassland, and is NOT an entry in the photo contest, just posting it to show another flower that has insect-like parts. John |
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07-27-2010, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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I've always liked Antennaria. I first learned about it in my dad's rock garden. Cool to know that others have a similar imagination. I never made the connection with the genus name--it seems so clear now! (And this after 3 years of Latin in high school!) |
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07-27-2010, 10:33 PM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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Thanks for sharing that and the info...
I think it resembles a wedding bouquet... Is that some sort of pussy toes?
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07-28-2010, 08:17 AM
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Heron
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Tinley Park, Illinois, USA
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Yes. it's Field Pussytoes, I think.
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07-28-2010, 10:17 AM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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I thought so... It has the same grayish fuzzy look of the pussy toes.
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07-28-2010, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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The field pussytoes are a very cute plant. Thanks for the link. I am adding it to my list of plants for my garden - likes dry, rocky, clay soil. Sounds like my yard, for sure!
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07-29-2010, 09:48 PM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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My grandson wants everyone to see HIS bug!
 How could I resist...
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07-29-2010, 11:49 PM
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Official Plant Nerd
Join Date: Dec 2008
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His critter is a shoe in for the ugly bug ball....
Does that bring back memories or what???
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07-30-2010, 08:05 AM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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Ohhhhhhh He' gonna love that!
I can't wait to show him HIS bug (A cicada nymph) AND a cartoon! ....Thanks Equill!!!!!!
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07-30-2010, 08:26 AM
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Location: Pennsylvania
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That is an amazing bug! I've never seen anything like it. I bet your grandson will remember finding it. |
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