Jamaican Tree Fruit (Probably the strangest looking fruit you're ever likely to see.)
In 1913 Sarah Jones of Coconut Grove (Miami) brought this seedling from Hope Botanic Gardens, Jamaica. The Plant was donated to the Fairchild Gardens 25 years later. This species is relative to the Brazil Nut. Fragrant flowers attached to long slender spealized stems are produced throughout the year. The Cannon-ball shaped fruits, when cut, reveal seads in a white gelatinous pulp with an unpleasant smell. (Fairchild Tropical & Botanical Gardens - Miami, Florida)
4 responses
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Carlo Cesar Rodillas said (13 Dec 2007):
Stunning capture! Congrats!
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judy fouse gave props (13 Dec 2007):
Do you eat it? Cool shot
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Mandolin Davis gave props (30 Jan 2008):
this is awesome.
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Melissa gave props (30 Jul 2008):
Wow! Very unusual!
