Name: Anne Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) Only dead fish go with the flow!
Ron once told me to always check those modified stamens and occasionally you will find viable pollen on them. I know I have occasionally on the Fujishibori. I lightened the contrast on the 2nd picture for detail.
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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