fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 4 months agoI wonder what this tree did to get that name.mander.xyzimagemessage-square6linkfedilinkarrow-up1125arrow-down10
arrow-up1125arrow-down1imageI wonder what this tree did to get that name.mander.xyzfossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 4 months agomessage-square6linkfedilink
minus-squareapfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up23·4 months agoCalophyllum trees are often called poon trees. They are known for their edible fruit and heartwood that is excellent for lumber. This tree I guess kinda resembles it but smells rank AF and produces fruits that are poisonous raw.
Calophyllum trees are often called poon trees. They are known for their edible fruit and heartwood that is excellent for lumber.
This tree I guess kinda resembles it but smells rank AF and produces fruits that are poisonous raw.