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Shoemaker's Tree
Stanley Jones

Shoemaker's Tree (Byrsonima crassifolia)

Shoemakers Tree (Byrsonima crassifolia: Malpighiaceae) These are small trees usually 7 m tall or less (23 ft) but reaching heights of 13 m (43 ft). Branches and trunk are dark in color (blackish). Flowers are bright yellowing turning red-orange with age. Fruits are edible and apparently used to make an alcoholic drink. Photographed north of Smara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. Dry tropical forest at ca. 360 m (1,181 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Dry tropical forest at ca. 360 m (1,181 ft) elevation.
Location
North of Smara, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
Date taken
March 2012
Scientific name
Byrsonima crassifolia
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D with Canon 300mm f/4L IS lens, ISO 320, shutter speed 1,800, f/5.6.
kim
It's beautiful Stanley, why is it called Shoemaker's? I keep looking at it - am sure to be missing something. The colours are gorgeous, and it's really well detailed.
 
tetoneon
What beautiful flowers it bares Stanley. This image is brilliant, the flowers jump right out at you.
 
E
Beautiful flower with an interesting name!
May be shoemakers like the alcoholic drink made from its fruit.
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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Stanley Jones
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