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Sunflower Seed germinating

Helianthus annuus

Photo by Small Wonders
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A sunflower seed that was embedded in a tree stump by a bird, likely a woodpecker, is beginning to sprout - Welcome Spring!

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keithp2012
I had this happen in a old tree branch it had all sunflower sprouts it was quite a sight!

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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