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Extract from Answers.com "rain tree, also called monkeypod, a large leguminous tropical tree (Albizia saman or Samanea saman) of tropical America belonging to the family Leguminosae (pulse family), the leaves of which fold together in cloudy weather and in darkness. Rain trees may attain heights of 80 ft (24 m) with a branch spread of up to 100 ft (30 m). These flat-topped trees are widely cultivated throughout the tropics as shade trees for such crops as coffee and cacao. Their edible pods are used chiefly for stock feed. The durable wood has a deep, rich color and is used for furniture. Other species of the genus are grown in warm climates for timber or food and sometimes as a source of gums and tannin. Rain trees are classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae."

More information (if you are still curious) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_tree

tree peony seed pod by Megan Hansen

seedpod shaker by darlene charneco

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Banksia seed pods 278/365 by Glenda 8

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starr-070810-8017-Brachychiton_acerifolius-leaves_and_seedpods-MISC_Piiholo-Maui by Forest and Kim Starr

Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame bottle tree)

Leaves and seedpods at MISC Piiholo, Maui, Hawaii.

August 10, 2007

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Also placed in Malvaceae.

Gumballs by iceberg273

Fresh and dried gumballs. Yum.

Erigeron Seedpod by Theen Moy

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The Erigenon is a tiny seaside daisy flower ... and this one has shed all its petals, with only the seedpod left, ready to mature and turn into fluffy seeds.

Taken with iPhone 3GS and this bought magnetic macro lens.

Seme magnolije v stroku - Magnolia seeds in the pod 491 by Ladka Peneš

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Magnolia by William (Bill) Smith

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Magnolia tree's seed pod, just beginning to grow.

Clematis Seedpods by ronramstew

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seed pod 1 by Doug

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another one of nature's wonders

Pretty Weed Seed Pod #2 by Scott