Clematis going to seed by drace68

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Apr 29, 2009

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More Clematis. The clematis vine flowers in the backyard are losing their petals. Notice the pistils(?) begin a spiral pattern. In a little while, they will form a hollow globe shape while still in spiral attitude - oh me, tough to describe. Take a globe shaped cage (vertical bars only), and twist the top a quarter turn. Not certain, but perhaps all this is to make the seed case roll once it drops; a way of spreading seeds - concept cf. tumbleweeds (Russian thistle). Different. Please see my two earlier uploads of these magnificent flowers in full bloom, starting on April 16th.