Silk Floss, also Kopok Tree, Lunapic edit
this tree is Art all by itself, each time I park beside it, I sit and stare in Wonder at those thorns.
they are common here in Florida, not as common as Pine trees or Palms, but a few in most neighborhoods.
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WOW, thorns all over the trunk, and gorgeous big flowers. Truly amazing!! I can see this growing back when there were dinosaurs.
ReplyDeleteYes, wow! I had never heard of them before. They're gorgeous, but I don't think I would want one even if the climate were right.
ReplyDeletewe love that tree... how bad that they are not growing here...
ReplyDeleteThat tree sure knows how to protect itself.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting tree! The flowers are so pretty and the thorns are amazing. It's a tree that I've never heard of before. It's fascinating.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteGracious, that one doesn't want to be climbed, does it?!! It's a beaut. YAM xx
Yep, as I posted a few blogs ago...they're all over here & old Mexico too.
ReplyDeleteI find that tree fascinating.. Enjoyed all the photos
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI have seen those trees somewhere in Florida, I love the pretty blooms.
Take care, have a happy Friday and a great weekend!
The Kopok Tree flower looks like an orchid on a branch. And the last collage oh my is doing a good unicorn impression
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
I love those, they are so cool!
ReplyDeleteWow! Now I recall having seen these and thinking it looks like a stone age reptilian. Love its blossom, however. Weary and faded, but still pretty.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this in real life...it looks like something someone as dreamed up with all those thorns. The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSomeone else posted a pic of one just the other day but I cannot think who.
Scaly and scary, with blossoms.
ReplyDeleteThose thorns looks pretty ominous..I don't think I will be climbing that one.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are lovely and pretty for this very dull and gloomy day here on the West Coast. Suppose to have much needed rain this afternoon, and snow in the mountains. Needed there too.
Sue
I didn't know a tree like that existed - AMAZING. Beautiful flower!
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Wow!! I have never seen a tree like that...and what gorgeous blooms it has too!!
ReplyDeleteNever seen anything like i! :o
ReplyDeleteThat really is an amazing tree!! I think it's a wonderful gift you have....you appreciate nature and all that your eyes see. And I do believe your eyes see much more than mine.
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It is so pretty and so different. I remember years ago seeing the Kopak Tree Inn in Clearwater. I don't believe we went inside.
ReplyDeleteWOW is right! A first for me...never saw them ever when I visited FL!!...:)jp
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible ! THose thorns would keep anyone away, but the flowers sure are pretty.
ReplyDeleteall of these flower pictures are lovely. that tree is really amazing!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo