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Switch to Russian | Bombax glabrum, Pachira aquatica Family: Bombacaceae French Peanut, Malabar Chesnut, Guiana Chestnut, Provision Tree Origin: Madagascar           Bombax glabra is often confused in the literature with the Pachira aquatica and oppinions differ. This tree has a distinctively swollen trunk base - even when young. The flowers are smaller than in the chestnut and are pure white with no red on the stamens. They are also very fragrant with a sort of vanilla aroma. A medium height specimen tree with attractive foliage. Fruits are much smaller than in P. aqautica, and elongated rather than round. The allegedly edible seeds are only about 1 inch long. Grow in full sun for best flower production. Also placed in Malvaceae ssf. Bombacoideae. |  1 y.o. bonsai |
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