A Sea-Bean Guide: Sandbox Tree (Hura crepitans)

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Sandbox Tree
Hura crepitans

Typically, what is found in the beach drift is only a semi-circular piece (see fig. above) of the original seed pod.
The seed pod explodes, sending seeds and these semi-circular pieces of the pod in all directions.
The "Wayne's Word" link, below, has detailed information and great images of the entire seed pod.

Links
A Tree With Exploding Seed Pods - A "Wayne's Word" page.

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