Pink Cannonball Tree Flower
by Mitch Shindelbower
Title
Pink Cannonball Tree Flower
Artist
Mitch Shindelbower
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Photograph
Description
Couroupita guianensis, known by a variety of common names including cannonball tree,[3] is a deciduous tree in the family Lecythidaceae, which also includes the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) and Paradise nut Lecythis zabucajo. It is native to the rainforests of Central and South America,[1] and it is cultivated in many other tropical areas throughout the world because of its beautiful, fragrant flowers and large, interesting fruits.[4] There are medicinal uses for many parts of Couroupita guianensis,[5] and the tree has cultural and religious significance in India,[5] Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.[6]
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October 29th, 2017
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Comments (5)
Anne Ditmars
Mitch, sharing your beautiful Pink Cannonball Tree Flower to the facebook group: Fabulous Floral Artwork and Photography! ~Anne
Marvin Spates
Wow this is so beautiful Mitch! I can't say I've ever heard of a cannonball tree before, but this flower is Simply Amazing! LF
Meg Shearer
This is gorgeous Mitch! I love the colors, and the details are wonderful! Beautiful shot! l/f!
Randy Rosenberger
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been chosen for a feature on the homepage of our WFS group. Congratulations for this accomplishment. Well deserved!
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