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Good Morning

Sherri, I've learned something new today.  I have seen these around here.

posted by Goldiec on July 22, 2024 at 5:26 AM | link to this | reply

Good Morning!

posted by Goldiec on July 22, 2024 at 5:24 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Pat_B, they are called hedge apples in the Midwest.

The oils from the balls help repel spiders and mice. How to Use Hedge Apples to Repel Spiders - The Homespun Hydrangea

posted by Sherri_G on July 21, 2024 at 7:28 PM | link to this | reply

I've seen balls like these on trees around here, new to me when I came to the Midwest, but I think these were called hedge balls. Maybe it's a local word and they're the same thing. I wonder why they repel spiders.  

posted by Pat_B on July 21, 2024 at 5:42 AM | link to this | reply

No, C_C_T, it is an Osage Orange tree that grows funny looking balls.

Osage Orange Tree: What You Need to Know - Rural Living Today

posted by Sherri_G on July 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM | link to this | reply

I need some ot these I am terrified of spiders. 

posted by Kabu on July 20, 2024 at 12:04 PM | link to this | reply

They look neat.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on July 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM | link to this | reply

Is it a kind of fungi ?

posted by C_C_T on July 20, 2024 at 9:34 AM | link to this | reply