Apeiba aspera (Monkey's Comb)
Botanical name: Apeiba aspera
Common name: Monkey's Comb
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Central America






Yellow, heavily scented flowers are followed by interesting fruits that resemble sea urchins about 2" in diameter. These black fruits are covered with soft, short spines. Folk lore has it that these spiny fruit pods are used by monkeys as a comb.
Similar plants: Apeiba aspera (Monkey's Comb)
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