Horse Chestnuts

Horse chestnuts trees and their deep brown conkers are for many the essence of Autumn. Conkers are formed when insects pollinate the horse chestnut flower. These flowers then develop into glossy, mahogany conkers inside a spiky, vividly green husk.
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Glenfield Ramblers' Nature Photography
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East Ayrshire Council
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