GOT BACK TO BROOKLYN late last night and saw too many empty vases.
This morning, on a run to my local deli, these goofy-lookin’ things grabbed my attention and made me smile.
Anybody know what they are? And should I keep them in water or let them dry out?
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September 8, 2011 at 8:29 am
Harriet
I saw these at my local farmers’ market on Saturday! Will find out what they’re called this week.
September 8, 2011 at 8:37 am
Cher@NR
Wow, I’ve never seen those either.
September 8, 2011 at 8:38 am
cara
Thanks, H. Must be something new if neither of us have noticed them before!
September 8, 2011 at 3:37 pm
MazeDancer
Gomphocarpus physocarpus
Kind of milkweed.
Here’s a bunch of them: http://www.google.com/search?q=Gomphocarpus+physocarpus&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=uw6&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=wyZpTujCMuHd0QHoxNT7Cw&ved=0CEQQsAQ&biw=1385&bih=776
September 8, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Astor C
The things bear a striking resemblance to the pods from Invasion of the Body Snatchers. I’d be careful… Don’t fall asleep…
September 8, 2011 at 6:11 pm
cara
That’s authoritative, Maze. I followed the link. Seems they are also known as ‘Hairy Balls.’
September 9, 2011 at 10:59 am
Coppermaven
That closeup and nickname hairyballs….my thoughts are too x-rated for this family friendly blog!
September 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Marilyn Fish
I think they are Cactus Seusseosis or possibly Porcupus Tuchus. In any case, water them bi-weekly.
September 15, 2011 at 12:31 am
Jenny McH
I have been following your blog for some time, not sure if i have left a comment before….just had to say thanks to your other readers for their comments….”pods from the invasion of the Body Snatchers” and “Hairy Balls”, their comments have just brightened my day after dealing with non-paying clients & telecommunication people! from Jen (DownUnder)
September 15, 2011 at 6:25 am
cara
Hi Jen, your name is familiar – I believe you have commented before, and I just love that you follow my blog from Down Under! Good to hear from you…my readers brighten my day too!