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What's happening in the field?

At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Frost flowers

December 11, 2009 by Marilyn Odneal

Frost flowers or ice flowers are formed when the ground is not frozen and water or sap in a plant freezes and creates a crack in the stem. Once the water breaks through the stem, it continues to freeze or grow out in a pattern that looks like a flower. Carol Zid, a Master Gardener from Mountain Grove, mentioned that she has seen several this year and took a photo of one of her flowers for our blog. Thanks Carol!

Frost Flower observed by Carol Zid onThursday morning, 12/9/9.
Frost Flower observed by Carol Zid onThursday morning, 12/10/9.

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