Seed pods are incredible vessels, protecting seeds as they develop and assisting with their dispersal. Photographer Anna Laurent explores the evolution of various forms to fulfill these common biological functions in a column for Print magazine’s online blog, Imprint. For this Arnold Arboretum exhibition, images of seed pods were captured exclusively at the Arnold Arboretum, highlighting select examples of dispersal mechanisms employed by both flowering and non-flowering plants in the living collections. Individually, each of the 33 photographs included in the exhibition is a fine art portrait of a unique botanic specimen; as a series, it is a scientific exploration of reproductive adaptation and the diversity of botanic design. Don’t miss this last chance to see the exhibit, at the closing reception on Saturday, January 25 from 1 – 3 in the Hunnewell Building.
