Wakeup Call

These are
Male red maple flowers
On the male red maple tree
Releasing pollen to the breeze for
Female red maple flowers
On the female red maple tree.
Yet, some behave differently
To the enduring consternation
Of any amateur botanist.




© 140222-004 Red Maple Flowers
  Acer Rubrum
  Stone Mountain Park
  Saturday 22 February 2014
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