The buckeye nuts have started to drop. They are a beautiful, rich chestnut color when they first come out of their husk. They are also satiny smooth and irresistible to rub and hold. It takes only a day or so for them to begin to turn dark and dull and dry.
I suppose they are named for the resemblance to deer eyes. I've never noticed a difference between the eyes of male and female deer, so I wonder why they are not called "deer eye" or "doe eyes"?
Why 'buck'eyes? Good question. Perhaps having to do with early observers/namers encounter with imposing bucks.
ReplyDeleteThe buck head is the sought for wall trophy.
Regardless . . it's been years, but I can feel the weight and texture of those in your photo :)