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Why are some species in the "Ochna" genus of trees and shrubs also called "Mickey-mouse plants"?

Question #151382. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jul 05 2024.
Originally posted Jul 05 2024 8:09 PM.

BigTriviaDawg

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BigTriviaDawg

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The fruit of several of the Ochna plants are arranged in black ball shapes in pairs that resemble Mickey Mouse ears leading to the nickname "Mickey-mouse plants." Also, the red flower that is still present while the fruit is ripe resembles the red trousers and pants that Mickey Mouse wears. Pictures are worth a thousand words in this instance so the second link has a good example of why the name is appropriate.

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=282925

https://images.app.goo.gl/nzZbQKg2jMRKuud57

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jul 05 2024.
Jul 05 2024, 8:14 PM

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Why are some species in the "Ochna" genus of trees and shrubs also called "Mickey-mouse plants"?

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