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Japanese pittosporum

pittosporum tobira

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

this seed pod are of a very common bush sometimes used in place of a fence. Madrone?
When the seed pods split open they reveal the most beautiful reddish pearl like seeds stuck on a star like platform. The seeds are sticky and remind me of a mini pomegranate.

Species ID Suggestions

Japanese Pittosporum

pittosporum tobira

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
Thnx for the favorite Antonio. You always make my day!
HemaShah
Will replace the second picture. Added to the Seed and seed pods misssion. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8362643 Please free to join.

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Fruiting Bodies of the World
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The Forbidden Fruit of Northern India
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2012

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