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West Indian Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) Tree Trunk Bark

West Indian Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) Tree Trunk Bark

One of the largest trees in Key Largo's hammocks West Indian mahogany can exceed 40 feet. They were heavily harvested for their close=grained, heavy and hard timber. West Indian mahogany's seeds are wind dispersed. You can sometimes see the seeds whirling to the gound like timy hilicopters.
Galleries: Misc Trees, Monroe, Wetlands
Keywords: Botanical, FL, Key Largo, Keys, bark, hammock, island, mahogany, plants, seeds, tree
Photo Location: Key Largo, Florida
Photographer: Gordon Worley
Date of Photo: 11/03/2010
Device Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Device Model: NIKON D50
Exposure Time: 0.25
F Number: 13
Original Dimensions: 2000×3008
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 25°10'33.71"N 80°22'10.21"W
Picture Number: 21856