Question: This plant (nut? gourd? alien monster coconut?) was actually seen in Silver Spring, MD, but we cannot figure out even …
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This plant (nut? gourd? alien monster coconut?) was actually seen in Silver Spring, MD, but we cannot figure out even what planet it belongs to! So perhaps it grows in New England also, or something in its family. It is about the size of a coconut. Any ideas even what family it wants to belong to? Thanks!
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Dear verbivore, it certainly looks like a coconut in many features, including the fibrous husk. I do not see any images of leaves or the original plant (which would help confirm the identity). I see documentation of Cocos nucifera (coconut) being planted in MD, so perhaps you have located on of the fruits. Best wishes.
