Cannonball Tree
Couroupita guianensis
The Cannonball Tree has rough bark. It has large, colorful, fragrant flowers that grow on its trunk, and round, woody fruits. It grows in hot climates.
Medicine: Treats headaches, skin diseases, diarrhea, and wounds. Decoration & Culture: Planted for beauty, used in religious ceremonies. Ecology: Attracts pollinators, feeds wildlife.