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Alien

Mexican buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

From a distance the plants in full flower resemble redbuds or peaches. Livestock seldom browse the toxic foliage, but bees produce fragrant honey from the flowers. Although not a true buckeye, it is so called because of the similar large capsules and seeds. This distinct plant, alone in its genus, commemorates Baron Ferdinand von Ungnad, Austrian ambassador at Constantinople, who introduced the Horse chestnut into western Europe in 1576. The fruit is a light reddish brown when ripe. The three-lobed capsule contains one to three dark brown to black, shiny seeds 1/2 inch in diameter. The sweetish but poisonous seeds are sometimes used by children as marbles.

Liberty Hill
Fort Hood, Texas

18 July 2009

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Michelle Alton 		 

I say, looks like Hamantashen to me! (named after Haman, the villainous character in the Purim story: Esther and Haman). Hamantashen are prune-and-poppy seed-filled pastries, eaten during Purim. They are shaped like tricorn hats and the filling appears like these seeds) when the pastries are baked and expand in the cracks!
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A lovely salivater, this photo is...with alien eyes peaking out like prune filling!


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July 21, 2009

 

Jane E. Kirn 		  Nice one Jim, great detail. How did you come across this one?


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July 21, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Jeff Robinson's Gallery 		  Excellent capture Jim! Jeff


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July 21, 2009

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery 		  Hi Jim. Great title, find, capture and title. Very interesting.


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July 21, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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Val Feldman's Gallery 		  Whoa! What a great find, Jim! An alien in a five cornered box! Very, very cool shot! (As always, appreciate your info - I'm going to be on the lookout for one of these!)


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July 22, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson 		  Very cool capture and info, so interesting, Jim!


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July 22, 2009

 

Tammy Espino 		  Very interesting plant and cool capture! :)


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July 22, 2009

 

Max Aureli 		  Great closeup with gorgeous focus and details!!!


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July 24, 2009

 

Melinda B. Shiflet 		  Great macro, here, Jim! Congratulations on your EP!


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July 27, 2009

 
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Shelly A. Van Camp's Gallery 		  Amazing macro, Jim!


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July 27, 2009

 

mike dougherty 		  WOW. incredible shot Jim.


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August 01, 2009

 
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