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| File size | 50831 |
| Original date | 5/3/07 9:43 AM |
| Resolution | 480 x 360 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 36.5mm |
| Exposure time | 1/80s |
| Aperture | 3.6 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-FZ50 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Photo: Aarti Khale |
Botanical name: Parmentiera cereifera Family: Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda family)
Synonyms: Parmentiera edulis, Crescentia aculeata
Synonyms: Parmentiera edulis, Crescentia aculeata
The Candle tree is a relative of the Calabash
tree. The tree produces thousands of 12-30 inch long, waxy skinned,
green-yellow fruits resembling tapered candles. The Candle Tree is a relative
of the sausage tree, and is native to Central America. The fruits and seeds
of this tree are considered to be edible and are generally safe for human
consumption. Interestingly, the flowers emerge directly on the bark of the
tree. It is also grown as an ornamental for its flowers and unusual
appearance when the fruits are ripening.
Identification credit: Prashant More
| Photographed at Jijamata Udyan, Mumbai. |