After pollination and flowering is finished, the dandelion flower dries out for a day or two and then the seed-bearing parachutes expand and lift out of the dried flower head. The dried part of the flower drops off and the parachute ball opens into a full sphere. After the seed is released, the parachutes lose their feathered structure and take on a fuzzy, cotton-like appearance, often called “dandelion snow”.
Close your eyes, make a wish, and blow gently until the “snow” (your wish) take flight.
Just don’t do it over my lawn.
Posted by Juls.
Filed under Not Quite Daily Photo
Posted on Tue, 29 June 2010 at 9:55 am
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Life is a journey and, for me, running is a huge part of it. Just like a great run, it has easy and tough parts. It is beautiful at times and ugly at others. Hopefully, I will reach the finish feeling good about what I have accomplished and leave a long trail of bread crumbs to show, those that wish to know, where I have been.
those would be full wishes ;-)
01 Jul 10 at 12:43 pm #