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[SOLVED] Found on the ground in an urban area, USA mid-atlantic region but not costal.
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could be magnolia seeds
this post was submitted on 21 Aug 2025
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Looks like a dragons head looking left. I mean with mouth / tongue on the left.
this seems likely, ty
Magnolia seeds
Are you sure this isn't a beherit?
I don't know how to type in metal font here but if I could I would say "one can never be sure. Don't eat it"
That thing makes me feel uncomfortable 😦
You and me both, hence the fascination.
100% magnolia seeds, and that is the coolest pic I have ever seen of a pod (or whatever they're called).
No idea on the species, probably not a Southern Magnolia, but yeah, they're common, had 2 in my Oklahoma front yard growing up. Been picking up seeds and meaning to grow some, haven't done it.
This is the first one I know, but I'm 5 hours late to the party. Maybe I'm not online enough.