From Bud to Burr

I thought it would be fun to show the stages of this flower from bud to seed! I actually didn't want to take pictures of the burrs because I hate them so much! :D

A burr (also spelled "bur") is a seed with hooks or teeth which attach themselves to fur or clothing, thus spreading themselves away from the parent plant. This is an extremely effective form of seed dispersal and seeds in this form can be carried across continents in socks or in an animals fur! There are many plants which use this form of seed dispersal, and it shouldn't be surprising to find out that many of them are weeds! :D

If you'd like to know more about burrs, Wiki has a good page here: Wiki: Burr