Shrubs and Herbs

猴耳环
Monkey-pod
Archidendron clypearia

 

Monkey-pod belongs to Mimosaceae, leaves bipinnate, petioles quadrangular. Its fruit (pod) forms an unique shape which is strongly curved or spirally twisted, looks like a ring hanging on the tree. The Chinese name of Monkey-pod means “Monkey earring” may suggest this distinctive feature.

 

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