I think milkweed seed pods are fascinating. They are structurally elegant. This seedpod had opened and the seeds were just starting to take flight.
We're almost done with the work for closing down the Beaver Island house. Sort of like the seedpods, we're moving on (back) to Chicago, planted there until we return to the island late next spring.
Its amazing how many shapes and textures nature has =) Like this one is rigid and pointy, but at the same time fluffy =))) and I never knew the name =) so thank you for information, Taffy =) wonderful observation and picture =)