No idea what these are

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  1. David Wong

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    Seen in Richmond.

    Noticed these plane-like structures at the edge of my photographs.

    What are these?
     

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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I suspect something of plant origin - perhaps a seed bract or something along those lines? Hopefully a plant person will chime in here?
     
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    Oops. I thought it might be some weird fungus.
    Thank you.
     
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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I concur that all things are worth investigating! We err more by making assumptions about something - I think curiousity is a better way to go... :-)
    Plus I could be wrong...

    What do you think @wcutler - is this plant matter?
     
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    Thank you for the encouragement.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Sorry, I'm not exactly a plant expert, and I have certainly never seen anything like those. I'd have assumed fungus as well.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Bracts from conifer cones that have been torn apart by squirrels.
     
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    I am happy that you confirm my suspicion which I told my wife this morning. It does look like something from conifer cones. Thank you.
     
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