Perennials: Funny looking Black-Eyed Susans, 0 by patienceplus
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patienceplus wrote: The phenomena, "Fasciation" in stems & flower heads occur when multiple buds fuse together and form a flattened stem structure. Here is a link that adds a little more information: http://faculty.ucc.edu/biology-ombrello/pow/fasciated_plants... Usually, fasciation is a somatic event (in vegetative cells), not a genetic mutation that will be inherited through seeds. However, you could try collecting seeds from the stem and see if any of the offspring look weird. I have added a NE Buttercup found this Spring (2011) in my horse lot. |