Down to the Nub

After the petals fall off, and the seed pods develop and then drop their stiff brown packets of seeds, this is what is left on a tree peony. Nothing to do now but wait for the new buds to open and start the cycle again.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh yes I've often enjoyed looking at these processes in the garden too - gorgeous macro!

[tony gig]

great shot of nature.