Funny fruit

[Kasper N]

Hi all,

I came by this fruit last time i was in Tobago....i can't figure out what it is called, have searched the entire internet without any result, so now i'll try here

I found it in the rainforest....any suggestions?

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[Paul Tallet]

I reckon someone has cunningly prepared a set of plantanes, arranged them accordingly and then plonked a dried up half citrus in the middle to make it look like a flower and planted it in the rainforest before you went on your amazing tour

Regards

[GervaisAlkins]

Hi,
I've heard a few names for this tree. In Trinidad it's called Scotch Attorney. In Tobago I've heard the tree called Monkey Apple.
I've seen this tree listed in the T&T Field Naturalists Book on Trees (not the actual name of the book!).....I'll look it up when I'm at Environment Tobago offices.
Hope this helps

[David Watkins]

It is indeed Scotch Attorney or the signature plant,Clusia rosea.
http://wildlifeofhawaii.com/flowers/109 ... raph-tree/
I have seen this in gardens all over the Island and I believe it is in the Botanical garden in Scarborough
David

[Kasper N]

Thanks for the info....very helpful

[Roger D.]

I like Paul's explanation the best.