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

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Two creamy white flowers with brown centres and prominent stigmas.

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

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Close view of stigma and stamen with flower soft focus behind.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, View from underneath looking up the trunk of tree showing large conical shaped thorns and branches above.

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

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.