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Moon Flower Seed Pod & Seeds (+(PiP)

I'd never heard of this plant until my neighbours cut one down and were going to thrown the remains in the bin. It was cut down because apparently it had never flowered. On investigation it seems the Moonflower is a species of night-blooming Morning Glory, native to tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America, so it's not surprising it didn't like being in southern England :-))

Anyway, before it went in the bin, I snipped off two seed pods, one of which I cut in half and this photo is what it looks like, inside and out. This is about twice life size.

In the PiP is an even closer shot of the seeds. Thanks for looking.
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful natural still life with some razor-sharp details.
The PiP is just awesome.
Well done Keith.
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Such lovely comments Jaap............thank you so much!
2 years ago

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

Belle richesse de détails Keith.
J'aime aussi le PIP.
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier…:

Many thanks for your visit and kind comments Jean-louis.
2 years ago

Eunice Perkins said:

The pips look like baked beans. Beautifully captured shot, Keith!
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Eunice Perkins:

Ha, ha........you're right Eunice, they do! Glad you like the photos.......and thanks for commenting.
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful photo!
Happy Wednesday!
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Thank you as always Annemarie.............you're very kind.
2 years ago

Ed Letts said:

Proof there is beauty in everything. Great shot.
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Ed Letts:

I can't argue with that Ed. Many thanks for your visit and comments. Much appreciated.
2 years ago

Günter Klaus said:

Deine präsentation ist wieder vom Feinsten lieber Keith,bei dir ist es echt so,gib dir eine Zitrone und du machst eine Limonade draus,einfach grpßartig ist wieder deine Darstellung und in beiden Nahaufnahmen ist die Schärfe grandios,hat mir wieder gefallen deine Fotoidee :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Such kind comments Güni..........I'm really pleased you like these photos and your praise makes me very happy.
2 years ago

Roséha D. said:

Beautiful to see........................... Not for touch !!! -
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Roséha D.:

Thank you so much Roséha...........and yes the seed pod was very sharp - had to wear gloves to handle it.
2 years ago

Xata said:

If there are seed pods it means it bloomed... so why don't you try to plant the seeds?
Love your presentation.
2 years ago