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Cape chestnut - Calodendrum capensis Introduced from South Africa to Australia and is used as an ornamental plant. Australia,Calodendrum capense,Cape chestnut,Eamw flora,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Cape chestnut - Calodendrum capensis

Introduced from South Africa to Australia and is used as an ornamental plant.

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The Cape chestnut

The Cape chestnut is an African tree which was first studied at The Cape in South Africa and cultivated widely for its prolific flower display. The tree obtained the common name of "Cape chestnut" because explorer William Burchell saw a resemblance to the horse chestnut in terms of flowers and fruit, though the two are not closely related.

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Uploaded Jan 31, 2021. Captured Jan 30, 2021 10:05 in 7 Belmont St, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • f/2.2
  • 1/101s
  • ISO25
  • 4.15mm
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