Globe Chamomile, aka Stinknet

I really like the way these flowers look, but they are unfortunately bad for the desert. They are an invasive weed (native to So. Africa) and once they dry out, they are prone to burn. These guys are the culprits of desert wildfires.

https://sdcwma.org/species/stinknet.php

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2019/04/10/what-is-globe-chamomile-and-why-is-it-considered-an-invasive-species-in-arizona/3420062002/

[bytheway]

It's really interesting. The invasive species look often amazing. And when you don't know them, you can spontaneously admire them. When you know them, it's more complicated...

[Milanie]

What a shame, because they sure look interesting.

[Bep]

Interesting information.

[Kate]

Look like beehives on a stick!

[Jean]

They are attractive!

[Corinne C]

They are pretty though.

[Larry L]

cool photo, I appreciate the back-story!

[Francoise]

Fascinating (and dreadful, I suppose)

[Mickey Anderson]

The bad ones are always pretty, we have quite a few things here!!

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[kali]

imagine the MILLIONS of seeds those have!

[Diana]

Great shot of this rather lovely looking plant, such a pity that is causes destruction.

[Wylie]

they are very pretty though!

[Issi Bannerman]

Interesting capture of these fellows.

[haskar]

They look great and you would love to touch them. How deceptive this is.

[Krista Marson]

@kali66 yup, nature knocked itself out of the park with this one.

[Yao RL]

how interesting. like a explosion of seeds. Love the tones too.

[Alison Altergott]

Nifty lookin, but best for harvesting then, I guess!

[Virginia Stapleton]

Looks like snowballs. I like the abstract feel to this.

[Maggiemae]

Beautifully round balls of flowers. Shame its not a good plant!