Hmmmm.....milkweed seed pod and flower?

No, I think that's wrong.

Hey! What part of north America?

The top photo grows in zones 3 to 9 and has a native range from South-Central U.S. to Southeast U.S.

The bottom photo grows in zones 6 to 10, and it's native range is the Southeastern U.S. and northern Mexico.

Tim

Is the top one Hazelnut? The bottom one Alabama Snow Wreath?

No for both. Here's a wider picture of each so the foliage may help. The bottom plant is usually thought of for its fruit rather than its flowers.

Tim

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#2 is American Beautyberry or Callicarpa americana.

Yes sam, you are correct. Here's what most people think of when they think of a beautyberry. The fruit is a favorite of our mockingbirds.

Tim

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Ok, Tim. Can we turn this into "twenty questions?" Is the first picture of a seed pod?

Yes, it's a seed pod.

Tim

No. 1 is a baptisia australis seedpod, right?

Yes butterflygal. Also known as blue false indigo. Thanks for playing.

Tim

For anyone who's interested, I opened up the seed pod today. Here's what it looks like inside.

Tim

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Cool! Ain't nature grand?