Two of these appeared in our little woods. The larger of the two is about 2" x 2" (~5 cm); the other is half the size.
When I wiggled it, it wasn't anchored at all. There was no evidence of roots on the underside; just the nubbins that appear on the sides.
Underside
There are no cultivated plants in the area but it could have floated in from anywhere. What in the heck is it? I may have to pot it to find out.
Identification of the following objects is easier. A handful of bottles and piles of hickory nuts landed in the front yard,
along with many branches and limbs.
Fortunately, we're not the manicured lawn sort.
Fortunately, we're not the manicured lawn sort.Today is the first day of Spring so we toured the yard looking for signs.
Paw paw bud
Buckeye bud
Prickly Ash bud
Butternut bud
Virginia Bluebell leaf sprouts!
We hadn't done any Flying Squirrel spotting all Winter so it was well past time to put some nuts on the nut shelf, fire up the outdoor spot light, and do some viewing. When we turned the light on, we found a half-dozen Raccoons chowing down on nuts. We watched them for a few minutes and did, indeed, see some Flyers land on the back side of the tree. Light was adequate for viewing so I thought I'd take a chance with the camera. I slowly, silently eased the window open and snapped this shot:
I wondered if Mom had birthed them during the flood. And I thought we had it rough.
Raccoon eyes
While touring the yard today, we heard the chortling of newborn Raccoonlets high up in a nest box.
I wondered if Mom had birthed them during the flood. And I thought we had it rough.Happy Spring to newborn babies, awakening wildflowers, and you.
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I don't know what that thing is in your top two photos. I've never seen anything like it, and can't find anything close in any of my references. Hope someone can come up with the answer…
The corm does look different, with no obvious root system...hope someone can identify it. We've been cleaning up winter debris and doing so, plus your yard of branches from the flood, brought to mind the horrendous cleanup task Japan faces.
Your mystery item kind of looks like some kind of insect gall to me. Is it papery, very light weight and seemingly hollow? I've never seen one with a "talon" protruding out the side who knows. Was in Adams and Scioto counties yesterday and saw Bluebells already flowering! Spring is here :)
Grizz, thanks for looking in your references. Hoping someone knows, too.
Wanda, the earthquake and tsunami hit just after our flood subsided. It put everything into perspective.
Where does one put all the rubble on an island of limited space? I can't imagine.
A.L., interesting theory but the mystery object is decidedly solid. The smaller of the two (which I failed to mention), had minor teeth marks which showed a solid green interior. It's a bulb or corm, methinks, but which species is a puzzle.
Flowering Bluebells already?! Sometimes Ohio seems as big as Texas when it comes to advancing seasons.
Hi Jain...I can't keep up these day's, but better late than never?
That is pretty odd looking object ...looks like some kind of corms that might have got washed up in your flood waters and got dryed up..humm...plant it see what happens lol!!
Love the Raccoon eyes. At first I thought it was a double image of the recent moon. lol
O Grammie, certainly better late than never. I want to comment on every blog I read but my computer's slow and wonky and there aren't enough hours in the day.
I do think I'll have to plant the Mystery Thing. I'll report back some day.
Your double moon suggestion made me giggle - thanks!
Darn, Jain, still no answers on that mystery corm, eh? I have no idea. When in doubt, plant it! How big is it? From the photos it looks pretty large (bigger than a fist), but maybe the perspective is fooling me. Let us know if it ever blooms and reveals its identity!
Heather, nope, not a clue. It's about 2" x 2". I think I'll throw it in a pot this week and see what happens. I'll certainly report back if and when I find out!
Just stumbled upon your blog from Kelly's. I really enjoy reading your posts. I have a collection growing collection of old soda and beer bottles I've found throughout the woods of Ohio. One beer bottles has to be worth money - it's says "hocking valley" on it with an old metal and rubber pop top on it! Always like seeing posts about the native plants of Ohio. Look forward to reading your future posts!!
I'm glad you found Bankside, Mike, welcome! I peeked at your blog and liked what I saw; I'll head back there very soon to explore your archive of posts!
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