Sandbox tree (Hura crepitans)

The oxbow lake just a few meters from the buildings of the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is an excellent way to get close to flowers on trees and vines that otherwise are out of reach, like this Sandbox tree (Hura crepitans).

Sandbox tree (Hura crepitans)
This is the male flower.

Native range is Tropical America.

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Last updated on 22 June 2024