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Cyrpess Seed Pod
I picked up this 1″ seed pod in Barcelona a year ago. It was closed up then. Since then it opened, dropping out about 50 3mm flattened seeds. Any idea? Mary
Plant Expert Reply:
Once again Rick Pudwell, at the Memphis Botanic Garden, has saved the day. I just couldn’t identify this seed pod. It seems to be some kind of cypress seed pod. It could be from a Montezuma cypress (Taxodium mucronatum).
Just a little side note. Although Montezuma cypress are drought tolerant, they usulaly grow along side rivers or springs. One of the oldest trees in Madrid is a Taxodium mucronatum found in the Buen Retiro Park.
Hey, thanks, Jamie! Your blog got me on the right track with the cypress.
I’m almost certain that pod is from an Italian Cypress. I have 3 in my yard – the pods are identical and they drop those flat seeds as you described.
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Yusuf, these seeds are fairly common and your local garden center or nursery should be able to order them for you. I have also found several places online that say they ship world wide, such as Mistro Bonsai, but also on eBay and Amazon. Hope this helps.