Algarrobo

I went to the Jardín Botánico de Sóller yesterday and was able to snap a couple pictures even though I was there on a field trip with my school.

Here are a few pictures of a common native tree around here called Algarrobo (Ceratonia siliqua) that is in the Fabaceae.

These long pods that can be up to 20 cm in length smell like strong, stinky(or delicious depending on who you are)cheese. These trees are common here interspersed between almond trees because farm animals like pigs, goats and sheep eat the pods.

These dried fruits belong to a species that is closely related to our beloved Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)in Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties. It is called Madroño here in Mallorca. This particular species is found on the Canary Islands, hence the name Arbutus canariensis.

I hope to return to this botanical garden sometime soon in the future to check out some more native species!