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Question: A lot of these fell at the beginning of June in Lincoln, Massachusetts, apparently from high up in trees. What …

  • Question

    A lot of these fell at the beginning of June in Lincoln, Massachusetts, apparently from high up in trees. What did they come from?

    Answer

    Dear jfc, you have photographed the staminate ament (pollen-bearing catkin) of a species of Quercus. I can't tell you which species based on the image alone, but hopefully knowing the genus will be of use to you.