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Georgia  Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 11:39 AM CST |
I have a plant that I have been trying to identify. I took some seed pods, and have seeds as well. Further, I've taken photos of the tree. I find it unusual and the seed pods are also unusual. It is not an "Earpod tree" though. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I want to plant the seeds, but first need to know the plant species to know if the seeds need to be scarified. Thanks in advance, photos are attached to the this message.   |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b)              plantladylin Apr 8, 2018 11:55 AM CST |
| Is the tree growing in Georgia, U.S.A. and can you share photos of the tree? edited to add: Also, could you photograph those pods with a white background, perhaps laying them on a white paper towel? ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 4:05 PM CST |
| Yes ma'am, i can load photos of the tree. The tree was growing on Homestead ARB in Homestead Florida. I brought back the seeds from a dried seed pod that had fallen to the ground and took two green seed pods off this wonderful unusual tree. I live in Macon Georgia,... |
Name: Kurt Woodbridge , Va (Zone 7a) Jai guru deva om          krobra Apr 8, 2018 4:41 PM CST |
| just a google and a guess but how about - Acacia auriculiformis - Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) Not all those who wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien |
Perthshire. SCOTLAND. UK    Silversurfer Apr 8, 2018 4:45 PM CST |
| Possibly Acacia sp. This often had weird seed pods. |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 5:43 PM CST |
| Well, i took a look at that species of Acacia but the leaves seem to be a different than the tree i took photos of. Thank you for trying to help solve my mystery though. I will keep searching,... |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Apr 8, 2018 6:00 PM CST |
| If you don't have photos of the entire tree or leaves can you give somewhat of a description; height, leaf length, shape. What time of year did you find the seedpods? That might narrow it down somewhat. ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: greene Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b) Dreams don't work unless you do.           greene Apr 8, 2018 6:40 PM CST |
| @Keeshon, Welcome to NGA. Although I have no help to offer about your seeds, please let me say, as a person who has moved from the northeast to live in Georgia for the last 25 years, I am very impressed with your manners and your attention to detail. Even though I do not yet know you, I admire you. Your Momma did a good job and you did the rest!!   I look forward to learning the identity of the tree.  Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith" |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 6:52 PM CST |
I'm sorry, i thought i sent them. I'll try sending again.   |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 7:06 PM CST |
| Sir, I don't know you either, but hello and thank you for your kind words. My mom is a wonderful strong woman, she worked super hard to raise me and my three siblings on her own. Respecting others was a must and serving in the U.S. Air Force for over 25 years taught me to respect and serve others. Thank you,... |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Apr 8, 2018 7:18 PM CST |
| hmm ... I wonder if that is spent blooms I'm seeing in that last photo. I keep leaning towards Acacia but there are so many types of trees that grow in the Homestead area; one that I think grows in South Florida is Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) Also reminds me somewhat of Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin) ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Apr 8, 2018 7:20 PM CST |
Forgot to say ... but the seed pods aren't right for either of those trees.  ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 7:25 PM CST |
| Yes ma'am, there are so many "invasive" species of plants and animals down south. I was just down there last weekend taking my son and his friends to Springbreak and came across this awesome unusually shaped tree. Some of the branches seem squared with very defining lines. I like to try growning all kinds of plants. The seeds i have are more brown than black. I've been looking since 9am... lol |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Apr 8, 2018 7:30 PM CST |
| I haven't been as far south in the state in many years but we do have so many non-native invasives here in Florida! Another one that comes to mind is Siris Tree (Albizia lebbeck) Still not sure about those pods in your photo though; the photo is dark but they look rounded rather than like long bean-pods. ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 8, 2018 7:47 PM CST |
Yes, i was born there in Miami, raised in Clearwater until going into the Air Force right out of high school. I will take a look at the species members of this forum have suggested and the one you just mentioned! Thanks everyone for your input and help! I will attach lighter clearer photos momentarily,...   |
Perthshire. SCOTLAND. UK Silversurfer Apr 9, 2018 3:02 AM CST |
| New pics help very much. Your tree looks like Chloroleucon tortum.....endemic to Brazil. The seed pods are fascinating..more pics below. It also has interesting bark! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... https://www.google.co.uk/searc...          |
Georgia Keeshon Apr 9, 2018 8:36 AM CST |
| Silversurfer you might be on to something! lol Wow, your pictures has all the characteristics as the pods i have, but do you know if the pods when dried opens up in layers? The dried seed pod i found had expanded and there were seeds in layers with a thin membrane separating each layer. Awesome find though. |
Perthshire. SCOTLAND. UK Silversurfer Apr 9, 2018 10:32 AM CST |
Keeshon said:Silversurfer.... but do you know if the pods when dried opens up in layers? The dried seed pod i found had expanded and there were seeds in layers with a thin membrane separating each layer. Awesome find though. It is a legume so that is pretty normal to have the outer skin...then a thinner membrane...then the seed . |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Apr 9, 2018 10:47 AM CST |
| I'm not familiar with Jurema (Chloroleucon tortum) but it looks like @Silversurfer nailed it! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)    islander Apr 9, 2018 6:00 PM CST |
| Take a look at Enterolobium contortisiliquum He who plants a garden plants happiness. |
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