A few weeks ago I received an email from a neighbor. She was up in the mountains and had spotted some interesting acorns; knowing how I feel about acorns, she asked whether she should bring me some.
I said yes (of course).
Add peg dolls and stir...
Because around here, everything
inevitably leads back to peg dolls.
inevitably leads back to peg dolls.
Thanks Francine!
note: after some research prompted by the question of a reader (thanks Sharon!), I have learned that these caps are from Notholithocarpus densiflorus, a tree more commonly known as tanoak. The tanoak is not a true oak
but a genetic link between oaks and chestnuts (and it's actually a
member of the beech tree family).
I LOVE those little Russian hats! LOL! Did you learn what kind of oak grows them? I have never seen anything like all those little spikes - are they rather sharp or dull spikes? THANK YOU for sharing. Just adorable. Thank Francine for me too! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon -- Because of your comment, I looked up the oak, and it turns out that the tanoak is not a true oak but a genetic link between oaks and chestnuts (and it's actually a member of the beech tree family!). So interesting... am glad to have the information. If you want to read more about it, the info is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notholithocarpus
DeleteAs for the spikes on the caps, they are not soft; however neither are they sharp. I suppose one could describe them as "dull spikes" as you suggested above.
Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated as most of the time I wonder whether I'm just talking to myself around here!
Best wishes,
mb
Like 1960s wild hair do's lol
ReplyDeletelove them!
Hi Liniecat -- They do look a bit wild, don't they?!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
mb
Many thanks for posting. You've probably heard the phrase: Nature has the best box of crayons. I think we can also say...and the best stash of craft goodies. May the tree spirits bless you always.
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