The female catkins of the Hazel tree appear after the larger male, pollen producing catkins have grown and shed their pollen in the wind.

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The female catkins of the Hazel tree appear after the larger male, pollen producing catkins have grown and shed their pollen in the wind. These red catkins are tiny and easily overlooked.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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