Elaeocarpus hygrophilus

Native from Assam to mainland Southeast Asia, this evergreen tree grows along lowland streams and in wet tropical forests. It can reach about thirty-nine feet tall. Flower clusters arise from the leaf axils, with petals deeply divided into fine fringes. Oval fruits contain a single seed within a hard inner layer. In parts of its native range, the fruits are preserved in brine for local consumption. Photographed in Florida.