Monday, August 9, 2010

Gardenia with a difference - Part 1

I am processing my tree and plant pictures but discovered that I did not have a shot of the Transvaal Gardenia bud before it opens. Knowing of a tree nearby, I went to take some pics of it.

It was only when I got home and put them on the computer that I noticed something different.....
Now I know you do not know this particular tree, but I wonder if you notice something odd about it too? It is something which could be on any bud of any tree.

I will give you the answer toorrow. :)
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20 comments:

  1. DianeAugust 9, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    It looks more like a seed pod to me than a bud! Diane

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  2. mainly mongoose (Lynda)August 9, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Little scale bugs??

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  3. troutbirderAugust 9, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    A nut for the nutty?

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  4. MaryAugust 9, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    I give....I never know the answers to your questions, but always learn something.

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  5. GaelynAugust 9, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Kind of looks like aphids.

    The pinedrops grow off the mycrohrizal fungi on the roots of Ponderosa Pine. Seems there is disagreement whether it's a symbiotic or parasitic relationship.

    Thanks for taking me to all the beautiful places in your part of the world. I relive this adventure every time I post about it. That may be a good excuse to post slowly.

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  6. Birdy OfficialAugust 9, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Never observed these tiny creatures before. Eagerly waiting for your answer.

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  7. Rambling WoodsAugust 9, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I will wait as my guesses are bad

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  8. blog with no nameAugust 9, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I think I'll wait to guess, it's no doubt really obvious...

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  9. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    It is a seedpod too Diane. :)

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  10. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    You may be right Lynda, but then maybe not. :)

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  11. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Are you saying I am nutty TB? LOL!! Can't say I blame you. LOL!

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  12. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    It is an interesting one Mary. :)

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  13. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    You may be right Gaeyl, but on the other hand.... LOL!!

    Thanks for the info. They are most interesting and I have not seen one before.

    You are most welcome. We have to do it again sometime.

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  14. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    I think you are going to be surprised at the answer Birdy. :)

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  15. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    A wise idea Michelle. :)

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  16. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Good idea too Mike but not as obvious. :)

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  17. BeckyAugust 9, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Of course you know I'm no good at this, but it does keep me coming back to see the answer. It looks like a gall that we have on our Goldenrod plants here, and maybe some little bugs riding along.
    B..

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  18. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 9, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Strange you should mention it Becky, I was just putting together something on galls as most people do not know what they are.

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  19. Firefly the Travel GuyAugust 10, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Ok, by now I know its the little bugs. But I also notice the tips of the fingerholdiums that keep flowers and other things in place for the perfect picture.

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  20. SAPhotographs (Joan)August 10, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    LOL!! The branch was so high up I had to bring it down to my small size in order to take the picture Jonker. I thought of cutting it out, then was too lazy. :)

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