Bahia grass flower and seeds

[Pizzazz]

Hi gang

Decide to take a "close" look at Bahia grass blossoms and seeds.

Mike

[Lou Jost]

What a fascinating, complicated image! It tells a nice story. Looks like the hanging anthers had shed their pollen long ago, and then, to avoid self-pollination, the erect female parts sprouted much later, and are receptive now, and it seems some of them have managed to capture pollen to fertilize those seeds.

[Pizzazz]

Lou

Thank you so much for your explaination
Of the botanical characteristics

I had simply saw this in my yard and thought it
would be a neat subject

I may do some more shots getting
Closer

Mike

[Lou Jost]

It would be interesting to do a time series. Maybe you can still find a flowering head somewhere that is still in its male state, with active, pollen-covered anthers. That would make a nice contrast with the female-state picture you posted.

[Troels]

A very nice and interesting picture.
Grasses can be so beatiful.
Troels

[Chris S.]

Well done, Mike! I quite like this image. Kudos also to Lou Jost for his explanation, which adds substantially to understanding what we see here. The combination is fascinating.

--Chris

[Pizzazz]

Hi Chris

Long time no hear! Thanks for the feedback. I am excited about this
subject, and I am working on some more shots, thanks to Lou!

Mike

[Lou Jost]

I'm delighted to have helped stimulate your curiosity!