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Gardening

Siwsan

(27,354 posts) Fri Apr 19, 2024, 04:06 PM Apr 2024

I've never noticed the beauty of a Maple Tree leaf bud when it opens.

It looks like a very exotic insect.

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I've never noticed the beauty of a Maple Tree leaf bud when it opens. (Original Post) Siwsan Apr 2024 OP

Wow, my dear Siwsan! This is so gorgeous. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #1

Wow, I always look at them from afar. Then I grumble later when thousands of maple seed Ziggysmom Apr 2024 #2

Well that looks rather... 2naSalit Apr 2024 #3

Beautiful! I need to start looking more closely. It really does resemble an insect. japple Apr 2024 #4

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,478 posts)

1. Wow, my dear Siwsan! This is so gorgeous.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 04:13 PM

Apr 2024

It rather looks like a hybrid insect/plant.

You have the Eye!

Wow.

Ziggysmom

(3,651 posts)

2. Wow, I always look at them from afar. Then I grumble later when thousands of maple seed

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 04:20 PM

Apr 2024

helicopters cover the sidewalk, making a big mess. Plus it seems they sprout in all my patio potted plants, and I hate ripping out the maple babies. It is truly gorgeous. Thank you for the reminder to SLOW DOWN, and not just LOOK, but actually SEE the beauty around us.

Take Care and give the Fur Babies a hug for me