CONTEST SUPER MACROPHOTOGRAPHY, Plumed seed , Pakistan
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This is a seed of a thistle or similar plant, specifically from the Carduus or Tragopogon genus, commonly referred to as a plumed seed or pappus.
Plumed seed
Structure:
It consists of a seed attached to a feathery structure (pappus) designed to catch the wind for dispersal.
Family:
These plants belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes dandelions and sunflowers.
Function:
The plume acts as a parachute, allowing the seed to travel long distances from the parent plant.
Identification:
While similar to a dandelion, the specific structure indicates it is likely a thistle seed (Carduus acanthoides) or salsify seed (Tragopogon)
Source of information
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