Frost flowers! These ephemeral ice sculptures are formed by the hydraulic action of ice being extruded from the stems of White Crownbeard. So pretty. #verbesinavirginica #frostflowers #frostweed #iolaks #nativeplants

Ribbons of ice are present at the bottom of a dormant crownbeard stem

Frostweed [ Verbesina virginica ] : When icy weather hits, the stems exude water that freezes into interesting shapes. I filmed a new episode, featuring this phenomenon as well as the baby elm trees I found in my backyard. Join me: youtu.be/38eAKA2j-XA?...
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Verbesina virginica (Frostweed) during its summer peak 🦋✨ Excited to see its frost ribbons soon… #nativeplants #Verbesinavirginica #frostweed