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Neige en mai! Snow in may! [EXPLORER]

Cette « neige », qualifiée également de « pollen » ou encore de « coton » n'est rien de tout ça. C'est la bourre du peuplier. Il s'agit en fait d'un duvet composé de longs poils soyeux auquel sont rattachées les graines de la plante. En langage scientifique, on appelle cela un akène plumeux.

This ‘snow’, also known as ‘pollen’ or ‘cotton’, is nothing of the sort. It is the stuffing of the poplar. It's actually a downy substance made up of long silky hairs to which the plant's seeds are attached. In scientific terms, it's called a feathery achene.
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18 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful light through the trees.
2 months ago

Franck Chabal replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Merci Jaap!
2 months ago ( translate )

PascalL said:

superbes photo et explication pour ceux qui ne savent pas, bonne journée
2 months ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal replied to PascalL:

Merci Pascal !
2 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

J'adore le jeu entre la lumière et l'ombre. Bonne journée. Amitiés, Joe
2 months ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Merci Joe !
2 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot!

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2 months ago

Franck Chabal replied to William Sutherland:

Merci William !
2 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

The "snow" looks great!
2 months ago

Franck Chabal replied to Gudrun:

:o) Merci!
2 months ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Prima und es ist nicht glatt ;-))
2 months ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal replied to Mikus:

:o))
2 months ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Intéressant commentaire bonne journée.
2 months ago ( translate )

Franck Chabal replied to Patrick Brandy:

Merci Patrick!
2 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

most beautiful

happy evening!
2 months ago
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