fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 23 days agoI wonder what this tree did to get that name.mander.xyzimagemessage-square6linkfedilinkarrow-up1129arrow-down12
arrow-up1127arrow-down1imageI wonder what this tree did to get that name.mander.xyzfossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 23 days agomessage-square6linkfedilink
minus-squareapfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up26·23 days 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.