Uncarina decaryi - Mouse Trap Tree

I wonder why "Mouse Trap"?

Tugbrethil:

Not sure. The information is probably on the internet some where. : > )

Haven't found it yet, D. I'll post it if I do.

Tugbrethil:

Sounds good : > )

Eureka! I found this in the website for the American Orchid Society Botanical Garden, in Delray Beach, Florida, in the virtual tour of their Jungle Garden:

"Our unusually beautiful tree from Madagascar has a stocky, gnarled, gray trunk that produces soft, velvety green leaves with a rich violet edge. From the branch tips emerge clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers that are brilliant yellow with a dark burgundy-purple throat. Due to this distinctive color combination the tree is sometimes called “Black-eyed Susan Tree”. The name “Mousetrap” refers to its curious clawed seedpods that reputedly snarl small birds and mammals. Although this plant is from arid regions and normally experiences a dormant period, it grows continuously and rapidly in moist, well-drained soils and is evergreen and ever blooming in our garden. Most species of the genus Uncarina are pollinated by pollen eating beetles." – Darrin Duling.

Perseverance rules! : D

Tugbrethil:

Wow! Great information! Yes, perseverance does rule!
: > )