Life cycle of Jeffersonia diphylla or Twinleaf

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NativeVA Craig Co., VA(Zone 7a) Jul 09, 2011

Spring bloom, picture taken 4/10/11

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NativeVA Craig Co., VA(Zone 7a) Jul 09, 2011

Large seed pod looks like a garbage can and lid. Picture taken 4/29/11

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NativeVA Craig Co., VA(Zone 7a) Jul 09, 2011

Dried and open seed pod looks like a dinosaur (without any teeth) sticking his head out of the plant. Picture taken 6/4/11

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NativeVA Craig Co., VA(Zone 7a) Jul 09, 2011

The seeds just pour out of the dinosaurs mouth. We put them right into the soil. Picture taken 6/4/11

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Sofi Colts Neck, NJ(Zone 7a) Jul 15, 2011

Beautiful photos, thank you for taking the time to document this lovely wildflower's progression.

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batscanner Minneapolis, MN Jul 15, 2011

I agree with Sofi... very wonderful to see the full progression of this plant's life cycle! It is a really neat plant which I have always admired. Thanks for sharing your pix.

Teresa

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2gardenkate Crofton, MD(Zone 7a) Jul 16, 2011

This type of visual documentation benefits all of us who are interested in native flora. Nice photos. Thanks a bunch.

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