Lecythis Ollaria (Monkey Pot)

This tree is known as Lecythis Ollaria (Monkey Pot), I could not see any of their fruits but saw many petals dropping on the ground. It looked so lovely from a distance like a white carpet.

Alex asked a good question "Why is it called Monkey Pot?".

The fruit of the tree is shaped like a pot and small enough for a monkey to use. I guess monkey are very intelligent animals, so they use the pot to "cook"...hahaha (just joking).

I did not manage to snap photo of their fruits as the flowers are just starting to drop their petals and the fruits are not fully formed yet.

Singapore Botanic Garden

I am just an admirer of beautiful flowers and amazing trees but I am not good with their names so dont ask me for their names (hehehe).

Most of the trees in botanical gardens are very old and have long history. This tree is amazing with so many aerial roots hanging down from tree limbs.

These red berries are a favourite food for birds.