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Hemerocallis thunbergii

Hemerocallis thunbergii

These are the seeds and skeletal remnants of the seed capsules of a species daylily in the Asian Garden. The image is a touch soft, but it's another one of those that I cannot throw away - at least until next year when I try again!

2 Comments

katemarie commented:

they should fly away as we view them, so light and yet full of life ....promises for the next season.
don't toss this one....

mindy commented:

wonderful wonderful shot . like fairy or zebra cocoons!

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