Liquidambar styraciflua by drace68
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Description
A Sweetgum ball - I've raked up ten thousand or more, with at least that many still in my tree. Range in US is southern and southeastern states (mild winters and ample rainfall)- My tree is in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Seeds fall from the orifices before the balls drop. Most balls are in the 1.3 to 1.75 inch range.
Do not walk out there barefoot.
Comments (11)
bmac62
Has a similarity to a medieval mace:) Makes an interesting presentation...none here to my knowledge.
femalien
WOW! It looks like something from the outer space! Nature keeps amazing me. Very good of you to share this with us.
A_Sunbeam
Tumbleweed from Mars? Fascinating - never heard of one of these.
Richardphotos
they are in Dallas also.luckily none close to my house.they can be bad when one sets on them as they roll like a ball
Rhanagaz
It almost look like something from a horror movie. It actually have a mouth an two eyes if you look close...!
jocko500
looking wonderful. as a kid we had wars with them. use trash can lids as shilds but still hurt as them hit you
Mikeall
Really a flower?
M2A
Very original, thanks for the snap.
e-brink
An amazing structure and interestingly shot.
JaneEden
Woe how amazing we don't get anything like that here in the UK, excellent shot! hugs Jane xx
SusiQ
A brilliant good morning from South Africa! Great photo shot and what is with all the orifices and balls? LoL Have a great 2010!