Cucumbers Grow on Trees

These little green seed pods are all over the ground behind our house.   After a little research I figured out they were from the Cucumber Tree.  What?? Cucumbers on a tree??  I guess the pods just resemble a cucumber so hence the name.   Yes, they can be eaten.  Hm.

Also known as the Shining Tree, they are considered an "at risk" endangered species in Canada.

We have a small grove of them here by our house in Kentucky.  Looking at a map, I feel pretty lucky to have them in our yard.  And, they are beautiful, tall trees with large leaves, providing nice shade, and food for critters.  

Maybe a cucumber salad is on the menu tonight!

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