The distinctive three lobed fruit of the Pepper-seed Tree. This plant produced a poisonous latex which is used as a fish poison by locals.

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The distinctive three lobed fruit of the Pepper-seed Tree. This plant produced a poisonous latex which is used as a fish poison by locals. The pods remain on the tree long after the leaves drop and the dry seeds are favoured by squirrels

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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