Erythrina caffra - Kaffir Tree
By Delonix1
13 Oct, 2008
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This tree at SDSU has had its thorns removed on the trunk. This is common practice in areas where many people walk by.
Comments on this photo
At first I thought they were drops of water.
13 Oct, 2008
Yes, I first thought they were water droplets.
Looks odd, doesn't it.
Interesting picture.
13 Oct, 2008
Those thorns must have been lethal looking
13 Oct, 2008
Hywel,
It doesn't rain enough here for it to be drops of water. LOL.
Seriously, we get so little rain here.
13 Oct, 2008
The thorns are usually pretty large 1 inch long.
13 Oct, 2008
It would be good to see a photo of the thorns.
We get lots of rain here - more than any other type of weather I think. I usually like the rain though. It makes me feel comfortable.
I like all your photos of trees. They're interesting.
13 Oct, 2008
Thanks, Hywel!
13 Oct, 2008
What a lovely texture to the bark of this tree.
24 Jan, 2011
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Yes, it does. I think they grind down the thorn tips or cut them...I'm not sure.
13 Oct, 2008