New Guinea Rosewood Fruit

Description:

This is the fruit of a Pterocarpus indicus tree. It is a samara, having somewhat like a thin membrane that acts as "wings" that help it disperse its fruit. Pterocarpus indicus, or the New Guinea Rosewood, is a large tree. It's a good source of lumber, since it is very hard and durable.

Habitat:

This was found below my High school's auditorium. So, I actually didn't know where it came from.

Notes:

The New Guinea Rosewood is called "Narra" here in the Philippines and is our national tree.