Today's photo is the backside of a dandelion head that has gone to seed. I took this shot because I thought it would be interesting to see a photo from a different perspective and I wasn't disappointed. I also liked the white seed umbrellas against the grey background, enhancing its soft, fluffy appearance. Dandelion seeds are designed for wind dispersal. The tiny seeds in the center of the puffy ball are attached to the base of the flower. A thin, umbrella-like structure connects the seed to the fluffy hairs on the end. When a gust of wind contacts the seed head the tiny hairs work like an parachute and take flight carrying the dandelion seed with them. They float in the wind until they touchdown and germinate to create a new dandelion plant. The dandelion seed head is also known as a dandelion clock. It got this name from the ancient legend that if you blow on the seed head to blow away the seeds the number of seeds that remain represent the number of years you have left to live.
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Dandelion seed heads are often associated with making a wish. It has long been believed that making a wish on the seed head and then blowing away the fluffy seeds holds the power to make your dreams and wishes come true. But beware. Your wish will only come true if you manage to blow away every seed. Likewise, dandelion seed heads are thought to confirm a love interest. If all the seeds are blown away, your love interest returns your love, but if some seeds remain, he has reservations about his love for you. For these reasons, dandelion seed heads are often viewed as a positive symbol that hold promises of love and happiness to come.
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