176. Great Cotton Tree, Jamaica

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Before the discovery of the Californian Big Tree and the larger Gum Trees of Australia, this (Eriodendron anfractuosum, DC.) -was one of the tallest trees known. The natives hold it in superstitious veneration, and will neither cut it down when alive
Copyright © RBG KEW
Media ID 4540015
Date: 24th February 2011
Filename: MN_176-004440LA090604_00026.jpg
Image Size: 5532 x 8664 Pixels
Filesize is 32.12MB
Associated Categories: Marianne North
Keywords: art, artist, big tree, cotton tree, flower, fruit, gum tree, jamiaca, leaves, marianne north, nest, painting