Fluidr / Tripod 01's "Story: Dandelion Life History Set" set sorted randomly

Stage 08/16 (Dandelion from Flower-bud to final seed)

N 0 B 304 C 0 E May 7, 2009 F May 17, 2009

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Stage 08/16 - Withered flower. As the once bright yellow petals wither to a brown, beneath them, not yet visible the seedhead is beginning to form. View LARGE
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Stage 12/16 (Dandelion from Flower-bud to final seed)

N 0 B 391 C 1 E May 7, 2009 F May 17, 2009

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Stage 12/16 - the fully-formed seed-head with the orb of 'parachutes' surrounding the tightly arranged tiny bown seeds in the centre in a perfect sphere. One of nature's wonders. Who can say there is no God?
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09/16 (Dandelion from Flower-bud to final seed)

N 0 B 261 C 0 E May 11, 2009 F May 17, 2009

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Stage 0916 - Seed-head in first stage of development. The very tips of the fluffy parachutes are just visible if you look closely. View LARGE
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Stage 13/16 (Dandelion from Flower-bud to final seed)

N 0 B 364 C 1 E May 17, 2009 F May 17, 2009

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Stage 13/16 - But the perfect orb does not last more than a few days before the wind carries away the first few seeds. Here shown is an early to mid-stage of seed dispersal.
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Stage 07/16 (Dandelion from Flower-bud to final seed)

N 0 B 249 C 0 E May 5, 2009 F May 17, 2009

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Stage 07/16 - Flower in late stage of closing. View LARGE
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