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| 10/1/2012 Constitution Park, Deerfield Beach |
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| 10/1/2012 Constitution Park, Deerfield Beach |
Mouse Trap Tree = Uncarina grandidieri
Family: Pedaliaceae
Origin: Madagascar
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| 10/1/2012 Constitution Park, Deerfield Beach |
The hairy leaves are sticky to the touch
and yield a musty odor when rubbed.
The fruit has small inwardly pointed barbs on
3/4" (2cm) pedicels.
Don't touch this fruit unless you want to spend
some time trying to remove it from your fingers.
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| Bud star 12/12/2007 Fairchild Botanical Garden, Miami |
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