Hazel Flowers

The hazel 'Corylus avellana' trees bloom in the dead of winter. The catkins, that is the male flowers, have been out since January, throwing yellow pollen. The tiny female flowers bloom in February. You have to approach close to see the minuscule female flowers. 2,5 mm (less than 1/8 inch) across. The female flowers catch wind-blown pollen, leading to the development of hazelnut,

Nikon. Macro 105mm

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