Patterns

This is the inside of a seed pod from a Soaptree Yucca. It has dark stripes striating the interior. Whether these stripes derive from the black seeds or something else is unclear. They may simply be one of the innumerable patterns that nature creates. This particular seed pod (or fruit) is heart-shaped, and rests precariously on the long, narrow leaves of the plant.

The yucca that gave birth to this seed pod is at the left forefront of the second photo. The most prevalent patterns in the sandy dirt road that runs along the west side of Tortugas Mountain are tire tread marks, shoe prints and animal tracks.