Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Mouse Trap Tree

10/1/2012 Constitution Park, Deerfield Beach

10/1/2012 Constitution Park, Deerfield Beach

Mouse Trap Tree = Uncarina grandidieri
Family: Pedaliaceae
Origin: Madagascar


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.

 Bud star   12/12/2007 Fairchild Botanical Garden, Miami


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