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During the early summer (October to December in southern hemisphere) the tree bears very large, heavy, white flowers. These are 12 cm (4.7 in) across and open during the late afternoon to stay open for one night. The pendulous, showy flowers have a very large number of stamens. They have a sweet scent but later emit a carrion smell, especially when they turn brown and fall after 24 hours. Researchers have shown that they appear to be primarily pollinated by fruit bats of the subfamily Pteropodinae. The flowers have 5 petals that are leathery and hairy on the inside. The sepals are cup-shaped and 5-cleft. The stamens are divided into multiple anthers and styles are 7-10 rayed.
The indehiscent fruits are large, egg-shaped capsules. They are filled with pulp that dries, hardens, and falls to pieces which look like chunks of powdery, dry bread. The seed is hard, black and kidney-shaped.
What is it....????
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela
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Well done
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Very informative and educational , Lisbeth , and I am quite sure even you learnt something out of this
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Very informative and educational , Lisbeth , and I am quite sure even you learnt something out of this
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela
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A unique animal part!
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Not gland, not elephant!
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