With fall well behind us, Minnesota is already awash with the drab colors of the winter season. The trees are bare of leaves, the sky is gray with clouds, and the grass loses more green every day. But the winter season does not have to be so dreary. In fact, if you look closely, you’ll find many parts of nature that will fill your season with curiosity and wonder. One of the best is a natural phenomenon in Minnesota that only happens during wintertime. Take a look:
Frost flowers are natural phenomenon are winter wonders that only make themselves known to those who get up early.
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These frigid blooms may on first glance look like clumps of snow, but they’re much more interesting than that.
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They’re most easily spotted in early winter, before the ground totally freezes.
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Plant sap or liquid freezes and expands, bursting out of the stem of the plant and spilling onto the ground.
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Exposed to the cold air, the liquid freezes, creating a delicate white formation that looks similar to a flower.
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They form from layers of water or ice squeezed from plants and then frozen. They often appear on the ground near the base.
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Frost flowers melt quickly in the sun’s rays, so they’re only spotted by early risers.
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Where’s the best place to spot frost flowers? Many hunters of these icy wonders swear by late-blooming wildflowers.
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This natural phenomenon makes Minnesota’s long, cold winter that much more bearable!
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Have you ever spotted a frost flower in Minnesota? Share your experience in the comments below. And, if you’re looking for more winter wonders, check out our article about 10 gorgeous frozen waterfalls in Minnesota that must be seen to be believed.
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