The male catkins of the Alder Tree are the first to appear at the end of winter. When they are ready to pollinate in early spring the tiny flowers

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The male catkins of the Alder Tree are the first to appear at the end of winter. When they are ready to pollinate in early spring the tiny red female flowers appear

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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