Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Close view along trunk of tree showing large conical shaped thorns.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Several pink tinged white flowers with prominent stigmas.

Pomegranate, Punica granatum, Side view of one fruit cut in half showing the juicy red seeds inside.

Star anise, Illicium verum, A mass of star shaped husks holding the seeds.

Orange, Citrus sinensis, A mass of orange zest, peel cut in fine strips.

Cherry, Japanese flowering cherry, Prunus serrulata, Side view of trunk with peeling red and maroon bark.

Elderflower, Sambucus nigra and Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium and Wild rose, Rosa canina, Three lit candles surrounded by wreaths of flowers, one each of laid at the base of a large tree for a pagan...

Cedar, Cedrus, A slice through a tree trunk showing the many rings and some outer bark.

Shea butter tree, Vitellaria paradoxa, Two nuts with leaves, one nutshell cracked open showing nut inside.

Coconut, Cocos nucifera, Front view of a piece of coconut with two almonds in shells.

Holly, Ilex aquifolium, Close front view of a sprig of spikey leaves and a cluster of red berries.

Holly, Ilex aquifolium, Close front view of a sprig of spikey leaves and a cluster of red berries.