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Couroupita guianensis
This tree is allied to the Brazil nut and is an evergreen that is part of the family Lecythidaceae, growing up to 25 m (82 ft) in height. The "Cannonball Tree" is so called because of its brown cannon-ball-like fruits. The majority of these trees outside their natural environment have been planted as a botanical curiosity, as they grow very large, distinctive flowers. Its flowers are orange, scarlet and pink in color, and form large bunches measuring up to 3m in length. They produce large spherical and woody fruits ranging from 15 to 24 cm in diameter, containing up to 200 or 300 seeds a piece. (information from Wikipedia)
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Gorgeous trees, I recently learn about these, slipped my mind on the guess, Good one Juan I love learning about new trees. Great description Aaron!
Thanks again, Juan! Dane, you were in the ballpark with the Brazil nut guess. Turns out it's related. :-)