Brazil. Rio de Janeiro. Botanical garden. Known as macacarecuia in Brazil and also as the "cannonball tree" because of its large, round fruits that pop off without warning (be careful when passing underneath), the Couroupita can reach 30 to 35 metres in height.

Brazil. Rio de Janeiro. Botanical garden. Known as macacarecuia in Brazil and also as the "cannonball tree" because of its large, round fruits that pop off without warning (be careful when passing underneath), the Couroupita can reach 30 to 35 metres in height.