From Dictionary, copied:
derogatory•informal
1. a stupid or eccentric person.
"I couldn't care about them two dingbats"
2. a typographical device other than a letter or numeral (such as an asterisk), used to signal divisions in text or to replace letters in a euphemistically presented vulgar word.

Me, looks up 'What is a dingbat?' because of what you wrote, and realize it is an actual term in typography, the little symbols we add between joined words ('it's') or, replacing letters and used often like in "f**k". Wow. Learning new things because of Sarah, all the time!

This is lovely! The star is the common ancestor, and we are all made from star dust too (plus the evolutionary patterns). Or, whatever else others see in this pattern.

So disappointing, a scientific journal caring about real science should not do this. Not just AI slop but also phylogenetically completely incorrect. Sigh.

Actually, let me correct myself. Betula is the birch. Beeches are in the genus Fagus, and most of the branches are from that beech, with a birch behind it. I love the yellow leaves against the background

I think you mean Betula pendula for the scientific name. Great photo

@martinebotany.bsky.social your art/botany students might like this assignment

www.elainecastillo.com

I was waiting for this question :)
'Moderation' by Elaine Castillo. Very unique and different, and she isn't afraid of details and complex thoughts and layers in a contemporary novel. I am already thinking about rereading it.

Are those painted gift stones? Adorable!

Thank you!!!

So beatiful!