Jude’s photo of oats earlier today reminded me of the seed heads I collected a couple of weeks ago, in the fields. I’d gone out without even a phone to take photos, so I took some home, planning to post them here, so that one of you clever people could identify for me.
So I dug them out, looked for a spot to snap, and there was my hat.
Aren’t they pretty? but I still don’t know what they are!
Lucid Gypsy 
Oh, they look familiar, but no idea of the name…..surely Jude will know….
They look beautiful against the blue. Agree with Sue they’re familiar but no name comes to mind.
beautifully composed. I think they’re may be honesty seed heads https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunaria_annua
Very similar but much smaller Tish 😊
sure is purdy – and the hat makes it so alive – and that blue – then the mix of shapes and texture – how lovely
I think they are Honesty seed heads. They look great against the blue.
I don’t know either but they do look pretty.
I can only go along with the consensus that they are Honesty seeds. A shame you didn’t have a camera to capture the leaves and the size. Trying to think of something else. Looks like you are going to have to go back with a camera!
I’d say honestly I think they are honesty!!! Sometimes known as Grannies Bonnet, so very clever to put them in front of a blue bonnet
Sorry don’t have a clue as to what these are but they photograph beautifully. The contrast of their pale color against your blue hat is striking. Great photograph 👍
Issy 😎
Definitely Honesty seeds – very decorative and a menace in the garden. Lovely pic though. They also look great in a vase on the windowsill with the sun coming in.
Nice hat too! Happy back to work, Gilly! 😦
Grrh, I spent yesterday responding to 38 emails, but it could be worse!
It could! 😦 James lost his job yesterday, out of the blue, and is devastated.
Oh no I bet he’s really upset that’s dreadful, big hugs sweetheart x
Thanks, darlin. 🙂
Also known as Silver Dollar, a biannual. Remove the side disks that enclose the seeds gently and use the dried stems with the center disks for winter (or anytime) arrangements. Scatter the seeds in your yard or garden and you will have them to enjoy again. I have a vase of them with pussy willows that have lasted a few years.
They are really pretty Gilly … wish I knew what they were 🙂
Loving everyone’s honest comments!!
these are gorgeous, and so lovely you found a use for them xxx