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Kapok Tree

Cochlospermum fraseri

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow flowers and pods on tree. Native to WA. Deciduous shrub or tree. 1-6 metres high.

Habitat:

Manning falls in the Kimberley WA

Notes:

Was told that it was a Kapok flower and pod. Can't be sure though so will throw it out to the experts.

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Comments (3)
KerryHawkins
Thanks Leanne. Absolutely right. The website shows it exactly.
LeanneGardner
Nice one Kerry! I'm loving your native plant collection, it's great! I would agree with your advice, it looks like a winner. Cochlospermum fraseri. http://florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5214

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PublishedJune 19, 2013

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