Female flowers (IMAGE)
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Here’s a look at the seasonal life cycle of female flowers of Salix polaris, the polar willow. From left, the plant has emerged from its winter dormancy with buds that are ready to open as the temperatures warm. Next, the leaves and flower buds emerge, and then the tiny flowers open, with the last two photos showing the red catkin and the long hairs that facilitate seed spread.
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Photo montage: Mathilde Le Moullec
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