Pictured are the orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) lecythis, (2) rhizophora, (3) combretum, (4) jambosa, (5) eucalyptus, and (6) melastoma.

Orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae

Pictured are the orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae.…

Monkey pot nut, sapucaia or sapucaya nut, and paradise nut is the common name of the fruit of lecythis. The nut is oblong and irregularly shaped, though somewhat triangular. The nut resembles a Brazil nut.

Monkey Pot Nut

Monkey pot nut, sapucaia or sapucaya nut, and paradise nut is the common name of the fruit of lecythis.…