Don't know what this is...
May 12, 2020 21:43:10 #
... in composition it appears much like the "ackee" (Blighia sapida) - that is, it is the same color, has similar seeds and arils. However the ackee appears much like a smallish red, bell pepper and grows in clusters on trees. Pictured is something else- very "bean" like but, as I said very similar. Given the ackee is both the national fruit of Jamaica and toxic, my curiosity of its flavor- and this things- is satisfied by looking...
May 12, 2020 21:47:11 #
fuminous wrote:
... in composition it appears much like the "ackee" (Blighia sapida) - that is, it is the same color, has similar seeds and arils. However the ackee is much like a smallish red, bell pepper, grows in clusters on trees. Pictured is something else- very "bean" like but, as I said
Whatever it is, you have captured it in a fine fashion.
May 12, 2020 22:00:03 #
It is peculiar, I think, but after finally noticing one bush/tree, now see them with regularity... but still think them peculiar...
Do appreciate you taking a look, Stan, THANKS!!
Do appreciate you taking a look, Stan, THANKS!!
May 12, 2020 22:03:44 #
Bonnie Halsell
Loc: Ocala, Florida USA
Can you supply more details? Tree, bush, image of leaves and State/region where found? With this information I can do further research in my texts.
Bonnie
Bonnie
May 12, 2020 22:22:52 #
May 13, 2020 07:52:52 #
Bonnie Halsell wrote:
Can you supply more details? Tree, bush, image of leaves and State/region where found? With this information I can do further research in my texts.
Bonnie
Bonnie
Growing wild at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - I'll get a shot of the entire bush/tree/leaves/details and provide - may as well get one or two of the ackee, also... Sorry, should have thought of that beforehand but, was fascinated by the pods..
May 13, 2020 07:53:54 #
NMGal wrote:
Almost like a berry or olive peeking thru.
That's the actual "seed" NMGal, everything else is packaging!
May 13, 2020 08:14:58 #
dek
Loc: S.W. Florida
fuminous wrote:
... in composition it appears much like the "ackee" (Blighia sapida) - that is, it is the same color, has similar seeds and arils. However the ackee appears much like a smallish red, bell pepper and grows in clusters on trees. Pictured is something else- very "bean" like but, as I said very similar. Given the ackee is both the national fruit of Jamaica and toxic, my curiosity of its flavor- and this things- is satisfied by looking...
Jamaica caper (Capparis cynophallophora) native to Florida and possibly cuba. Unopen flower resembles a caper
May 13, 2020 08:24:50 #
May 13, 2020 09:37:11 #
May 13, 2020 12:48:36 #
First is the tree/bush in question- note the ripe pods and also green ones
Second is a shot of the leaves - about two inches long... the leaves, I mean
Third- blossom?
4. Ackee fruit - as comparison
5. Mature ackee fruit
6. Elderly akcee fruit
7. Ackee tree
Obviously different tree shape- and equally obvious is the differing fruit shape... but, a red pod, white avril, and shiny black "seed" are very similar...
Second is a shot of the leaves - about two inches long... the leaves, I mean
Third- blossom?
4. Ackee fruit - as comparison
5. Mature ackee fruit
6. Elderly akcee fruit
7. Ackee tree
Obviously different tree shape- and equally obvious is the differing fruit shape... but, a red pod, white avril, and shiny black "seed" are very similar...
1. Bush/tree
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2. Leaves
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3. Blossom?
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4. Ackee fruit
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5. Mature ackee fruit
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6. Elderly ackee fruit
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7. Ackee tree
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May 13, 2020 13:27:23 #
Bonnie Halsell
Loc: Ocala, Florida USA
fuminous wrote:
First is the tree/bush in question- note the ripe pods and also green ones
Second is a shot of the leaves - about two inches long... the leaves, I mean
Third- blossom?
4. Ackee fruit - as comparison
5. Mature ackee fruit
6. Elderly akcee fruit
7. Ackee tree
Obviously different tree shape- and equally obvious is the differing fruit shape... but, a red pod, white avril, and shiny black "seed" are very similar...
Second is a shot of the leaves - about two inches long... the leaves, I mean
Third- blossom?
4. Ackee fruit - as comparison
5. Mature ackee fruit
6. Elderly akcee fruit
7. Ackee tree
Obviously different tree shape- and equally obvious is the differing fruit shape... but, a red pod, white avril, and shiny black "seed" are very similar...
Out of the studio until 6pm, but then I'm on it.
Bonnie
May 13, 2020 16:41:40 #
dek wrote:
Jamaica caper (Capparis cynophallophora) native to Florida and possibly cuba. Unopen flower resembles a caper
That's a cool tree - never saw one like it- will have to look for 'em- but don't think that's the same tree... but i WILL look into this Jamaica caper business- THANKS!! dek!!
May 13, 2020 21:50:26 #
fuminous wrote:
... in composition it appears much like the "ackee" (Blighia sapida) - that is, it is the same color, has similar seeds and arils. However the ackee appears much like a smallish red, bell pepper and grows in clusters on trees. Pictured is something else- very "bean" like but, as I said very similar. Given the ackee is both the national fruit of Jamaica and toxic, my curiosity of its flavor- and this things- is satisfied by looking...
All I can say is, nice photo.
May 13, 2020 23:39:57 #
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