Spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus), Tisbury
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Spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus), Tisbury
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 17 Sep 2009
After pollination the pistil ripens to the beautiful autumn fruit. This is a bright pink, four lobed capsule, which splits to reveal the bright orange flesh surrounding each hard yellow seed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.056899
Longitude
-2.086129