A Tree Covered in Thorns
Kids love the freedom of running through the woods, playing with friends, picking flowers, and climbing trees. But hopefully, they’ll check the tree’s surface before they start climbing! Otherwise, they’re sure to come home covered in cuts and scrapes. This formidable tree is covered in thorn-like protrusions to protect its precious, delicate pink flowers that bloom on its upper branches.
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This tree is known as “Tokkirikiwata” in Japanese. In English, it’s called the “Silk floss tree,” a name that has nothing to do with the thorns on its surface. Instead, it’s named for the beautiful, silk-like flowers that bloom on this tree.
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