Terminalia cattapa inflorescence
Indian almond or tropical almond is a common beach tree in Hawaii and the Pacific. Native to western and south Pacific, the tree is introduced to Hawaii where it has naturalized. Sometimes called "false kamani" in Hawaii due to vague similarity to kamani (Calophyllum inophyllum). Terminalia's leaves are egg-shaped and attached in whorls at the terminal end of the branches, hence the genus name. Also called miich (Palau) or aas (Chuuk). The tree's leaves turn red and become deciduous in late spring in the northern hemisphere. Primarily valued as a shade tree. The nuts may also be roasted and eaten. Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment low (4): plantpono.org/hpwra-plant.php?id=1234
Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.
Terminalia cattapa inflorescence
Indian almond or tropical almond is a common beach tree in Hawaii and the Pacific. Native to western and south Pacific, the tree is introduced to Hawaii where it has naturalized. Sometimes called "false kamani" in Hawaii due to vague similarity to kamani (Calophyllum inophyllum). Terminalia's leaves are egg-shaped and attached in whorls at the terminal end of the branches, hence the genus name. Also called miich (Palau) or aas (Chuuk). The tree's leaves turn red and become deciduous in late spring in the northern hemisphere. Primarily valued as a shade tree. The nuts may also be roasted and eaten. Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment low (4): plantpono.org/hpwra-plant.php?id=1234
Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.