I wonder what this tree did to get that name.

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• apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Calophyllum trees are often called poon trees. They are known for their edible fruit and heartwood that is excellent for lumber.

  This tree I guess kinda resembles it but smells rank AF and produces fruits that are poisonous raw.

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• jordanlund@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  “My dog has no nose.”

  “How does he smell?”

  “Terrible!”

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• blaue_Fledermaus@mstdn.io ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  Knowing Portuguese and going by its being descended from Latin, the scientific name for the tree is "stinky manure"?

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  • PotatoLibre@feddit.it ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Yes

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• logicbomb@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  It appears that “poon” has been used as a plant name since the 1690s. It looks like its other use was first recorded in the 1960s.

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• Drekaridill@feddit.is ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  It’s probably wild and grows almonds

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