Not an example of vivipary, as one might think. The green is not caused by seeds on the flower head starting to grow. It is caused by the Coneflower Rosette Eriophyid Mite. Must be destroyed

Stock photo: Not an example of vivipary, as one might think. The green is not caused by seeds on the flower head starting to grow. It is caused by the Coneflower Rosette Eriophyid Mite. Must be destroyed was taken by karenbain12 .