We spotted something unusual in a friend’s garden, and discovering what it was really surprised us

Gardens often hold little mysteries—unexpected plants, odd shapes hidden beneath leaves, or curious objects peeking out of the soil. But during a recent visit to a friend’s home, we stumbled upon something so unusual that it stopped us mid-conversation. At first glance, it looked like a strange cluster of bulbs, part-plant and part-sculpture. We weren’t sure whether it was growing, decaying, or just placed there for decoration.

Naturally, curiosity took over. And what we discovered left us genuinely surprised.

A Strange Object Among the Flowers

Nestled between the marigolds and herbs sat a group of odd-looking, round structures—almost alien-like. Their surface was bumpy, and their color seemed to shift between soft green and pale yellow. We wondered:

• Was it a plant?
• Some type of fungus?
• An insect nest?
• A strange weed spreading underground?

We took a closer look—and that’s when things got interesting.

The Unexpected Identity Revealed

After asking our …
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