Happened upon ripened seed pods this morning, irises, bursting open.
Iris Seed Pod
Iris Seed Pod
Iris Seed Pod
Iris Seed Pods
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Happened upon ripened seed pods this morning, irises, bursting open.
Iris Seed Pod
Iris Seed Pod
Iris Seed Pod
pbmGarden 
Thank you for sharing because in all of my years in the garden, I have never seen one of these.
I’m glad you got to see the iris seeds Judy. I have seen green pods and maybe even used one in a Monday vase, but haven’t noticed them later after the pod opened. The seeds are smooth and hard like an acorn.
Very interesting – and decorative too!
Thanks Kris. I have seen green pods and maybe even used one in a Monday vase, but haven’t noticed them later after the pod opened. The seeds are smooth and hard like an acorn.
Don’t you love the way they are all lined up neat and tidy within? 🙂
Yes, expertly arranged and packed. The seeds are smooth and hard like an acorn, pleasant to touch.
Great series of photos. I can’t help thinking of fir cones when I see those seeds.
I found an image of fir cones that helped me see the connection. The seeds are smooth and hard like an acorn, pleasant to touch.
Oh how interesting! Amazing how they’re perfectly packed in there, I always think of seeds as having a specific shape and not growing to fill a space. Any possibility you’ll plant them?
Might as well try them. Such a cool opportunity.
Amazing how they are all so neatly arranged to fit the space, nature really is wonderful
Pauline, yes! Nature is full of surprises and wonder!
Interesting to see how the seeds are packed inside… by the time I notice mine they have already spilled a lot of the seed out. They dry beautifully by the way. 😃
Good to know. I might try to plant these. They already seem dry, but I’m not sure.