I have no idea what this is! Update- a magnolia seed pod

I know it's pink . I saw it at the Morton Arboretum. It's in a container, which is in a corner of the patio.

[Maggiemae]

Its a big fat pink thing, Elyse! I suspect it will develop even more!

[Richard Hickey]

Stunning picture.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow, it's so unusual, and a great shot :)

[Denise Wood]

Looks a bit like a protea - but only a guess!

[Kissukka]

Beautiful. Looks like some kind of fruit maybe.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

@gilbertwood I have a good friend who works at the arboretum. I'll ask if she can find out what it is. I'm curious if it would open up more, or if it has already bloomed. It sure was a pretty day there yesterday!

[alia_801]

What an interesting find!

[Pyrrhula]

Me eighter. But with this pic. you friend most be able to find it.

[Jenfurj]

I like @maggiemae response:) looks edible to me

[Anna Kucharska]

It's beautiful & interesting!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

@gilbertwood @pyrrhula and everyone- My friend told me it is a magnolia seed pod. It will open and the seeds will be bright red. So now we know what it is! :)

[Pyrrhula]

He is right. Did n`t know there are so many. https://www.google.nl/search?q=magnolia+seed+pods&rlz=1C1AVSA_enNL446NL446&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwir1LiL_v_OAhVEGsAKHflaCswQsAQIHQ&biw=1680&bih=949

[Karen Mitchell]

How interesting and I like it against that brick as well.

[alia_801]

Good to know what it is!

[Camille Bisson]

Elyse, has this seed pod opened yet? it is amazing! I am going to follow the link provided above and read about it, what a great find! thank you so much for posting this, as those above, have never seen anything like this before.

[Jenfurj]

Can't wait to see the blossom.

[Milanie]

What a neat looking bud stage - guess I've never seen one in this stage - will have to be watching. Great shot and love the color.

[Pyrrhula]

I doubt it. The roof is not allowed this days( asbestos) and the inside, made of timber, in bad condition.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

@catsmeowb @jenfurj I haven't been back to the arboretum since the day this picture was taken. I'll try to get back out there soon and check!

[Hazel]

Oh yes, we saw one of these for the first time this summer - rather unusual!

[tony gig]

Unusual Pod, a first for me...