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Parasol Leaf Tree
Parasol leaf trees thrive in bright sunlight. They are seen in low-altitude areas throughout Taiwan. Their sap is colorless at first but would become as red as blood once oxidized. This is why the trees are called “bloody tung tree” in Chinese. Parasol leaf trees have heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 30cm. Their veins are bright yellow and the back of the leaves are covered with grayish white fuzzy hair. The leafstalks are just as long as the big leaves. The trees grow plenty of yellow-green flowers in the spring. More
Octopus Bush
Octopus bush is commonly used as pavement and garden landscaping trees. Adaptable and strong, it is also used as wind-shielding coastal plants. The evergreen trees have grayish brown barks and thick egg-shaped leaves. Their tiny white flowers have the shape of a scorpion tail. Their fruits can travel a long way with tides. Octopus bush is almost always found near oceans. Hence it is commonly called “the tree of white waters” in Chinese. More
Indian Almond
Indian almonds’ red leaves and green sprouts are very beautiful. Their buttresses are impressive, too. The trees’ fruits are flat and round. They look a little like olive seeds with their protruding side structures. That’s why the trees are called “olive seed trees” in Chinese. Indian almond fruits are hard and full of fabrics. This enables them to float with ocean tides to some place far away. The edible seeds are rich with oil. It is said that Indian almonds’ leaves can be used as liver medicine, but only when they are fallen and dried naturally. This remedy has not been verified by any scientific institute, however, so don’t jump at it. More
Sea Mango
Sea mango trees are native to Taiwan. They belong to the dogbane family. They are characterized by milky sap and single leaves. Because their fruits look like real mangos and they grow by the sea, the trees are called sea mangos. But they are poisonous from top to toe so be careful not to eat the fruits. More
Chinaberry
Chinaberry is a kind of deciduous arbor. Its bitter bark, leaves and fruits can be made into pesticides. The bark and fruits are even poisonous. More

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