Hanging fruit of Cannonball tree
A brown fruit from a Cannonball tree hangs from a branch. The Cannonball Tree is native to the tropical forests of northeastern South America, especially the Amazon Basin and in the tropics such as in India and Thailand. The tree gets its common name from the large, spherical fruits it produces. The fruit falls from the tree and cracks open when it hits the ground when mature, often causing the sound of a small explosion. The fruit emits an unpleasant aroma when exposed to the air. Individual seeds within the "ball" are coated with hair, which is thought to protect the seed when it is ingested and may also help in the passage of the seed through the intestines.
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Location: Botanic Gardens, Singapore
Photo credit: © Imran Ahmed / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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