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Triadica sebifera
Commonly called a "popcorn tree" for the appearance of its burst seed pods in the fall. Native to eastern Asia, where the waxy coating of the seeds is used in candle- and soap-making. Third most productive vegetable-oil producing crop in the world. Invasive species in the Southern U.S.
Other common names: Florida aspen, chicken tree, gray popcorn tree, candleberry tree.
This was a mystery spotting for a long time, until the seed pods burst in the fall and a friend recognized it, see http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/730...
Spotted on Aug 15, 2013
Submitted on Aug 26, 2013
8 Comments
Hi, Jemma ... I did have a look at the insect, accidental capture, but the focus didn't hold as I cropped in tight. I'll see if I have another photo in that batch.
cut and crop my friend,Cut it and crop it.
what bug is that?
hazelnut trees look totally different :) I have seen tons of them in the forest :)
that is so great to have that kind of trees in public! :))
We have almonds and walnuts in public places. People can help themselves to those!and pomegranates and apples too.
No ... not a hazelnut. It's planted in a public space. I may have to go look up the guys who tend the grounds, see if anyone knows. Oh well, what's life without mystery, right?
hazelnut tree?
This "mystery tree" is doing something new. Putting out an early fall flower. The first photo is new, taken Sept. 27. Still can't put an ID on the tree, but I can't imagine it's anything that uncommon.