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Spring Bev Brink

Ouch!
by Bev Brink

Naples, FL

The Silk Floss Tree is well known for the large spikes
protecting the trunk and limbs.

After blooming, pear-shaped fruit appear which open to
release seeds attached to a silky floss.


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Katherine Stanback's Photos17-Jan-2006 03:24
Cool shot - I love the "sharp" detail in the trunk!
Guest 06-Jan-2006 07:02
Mike, I discovered this tree while on vacation in Florida. I think it is the same species as cUrVe's image. ...and mexiwolf, you're right - one does not rest against this tree :-). The spikes are unbelievably strong and sharp. Bev
mexiwolf 05-Jan-2006 22:26
nice capture, i guess you cant rest against this guy
Guest 05-Jan-2006 07:27
Fascinating, Bev, and lit just right to show off the spikes. The whole thing is beautifully sharp and looks quite 3-dimensional. You certainly have your share of interesting flora over there as well! :-)

I wonder if it's the same species as shown (from Israel) in cUrVe's UFOs challenge way back in 2002...http://www.pbase.com/stfchallenge/image/2397569/original
- Mike