Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Cottonwood Snow #WordlessWednesday

In a couple of our local parks, we've seen snow lining the paths recently.  In June.

Well, not real snow.  Not at this time of year.

You be the judge.
Taken June 5

These are seeds of the cottonwood, or Eastern poplar.    These are produced only by female trees.

But, don't these look like snow to you? Others think so, too.  The fluff carries the seeds on the wind, just like it does with dandelion seeds.

Along the paths they gather wherever the trees grow - along riverbanks, or on flood plains.  They float on the air, just like snow flurries.

But, thankfully, they aren't.

Joining up with Sandee at Comedy Plus for #WordlessWednesday.

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12 comments:

  1. SandeeJune 8, 2022 at 10:44 AM

    This very thing happens here too and many are so allergic to it. It's beautiful though.

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    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  2. Dorothy BordersJune 8, 2022 at 11:19 AM

    Interesting. One sees why they are called "cotton" wood.

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  3. stevebethereJune 8, 2022 at 12:16 PM

    How interesting I have terrible hayfever so looking at photos is better for me lol

    Have a cottonwoodtastic week 👍

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  4. SuzanaJune 8, 2022 at 1:11 PM

    We have also hear the poplar that generate 'snow'. It's funny somehow. And strange, in this period is... wind.
    Nice shots!
    Happy WW and a fine week!

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  5. TomJune 8, 2022 at 2:06 PM

    ...I HATE snow storms in June!

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  6. carol l mckennaJune 8, 2022 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely series of nature photos ~

    Our deck looked like it had snowed this morning ~ flower petals from the tree ~ Xo

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 8, 2022 at 6:13 PM

    they're messy trees

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  8. LisaJune 8, 2022 at 7:04 PM

    One of my least favorite trees. It's like walking through a swarm of gnats, sputtering and puffing to get them away from your mouth!

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  9. Liz A.June 8, 2022 at 9:31 PM

    Perhaps you should rename them summer snow.

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  10. songbird's crazy worldJune 8, 2022 at 10:14 PM

    That’s the kind of snow I could enjoy.

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  11. CAACJune 9, 2022 at 6:20 AM

    I've seen trees do this very thing but I'm not sure if its cottonseed. It does make you think of fallen snow and is quite lovely. Spring pollen, buds, and all things blooming plays havoc with our allergies. This season has been worse than others, too.

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  12. Karen BakingInATornadoJune 9, 2022 at 7:27 PM

    I have a hard time keeping it out of the grill when I'm cooking on the deck. And I have an upcoming poem on my blog about Summer Snow.

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