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Liriodendron tulipifera
The fallen remains of a tulip poplar seed cluster. I think it's pretty.
Mixed woods.
The tulip poplar is a member of the magnolia family, Magnoliaceae. The flowers are known to be pollinated by beetles; I see many flowers full of ants, so I suspect they help, too.
Spotted on Mar 5, 2013
Submitted on Mar 5, 2013
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