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Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Description:

Loved the swirly bark on this tree. You could see a few pods left at the top.

Habitat:

woods, bottom of hollow

Notes:

Beans can be used for a coffee substitute but must be well roasted to neutralize cystisine, a toxic alkaloid.

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1 Comment

surekha
surekha 10 years ago

I love the bark too!! Beautiful captures, sarah!

Georgetown, Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Nov 28, 2013
Submitted on Dec 7, 2013

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