Here is the Buffalo nut at the park.  I have never seen it anywhere else.  My books say that it grows primarily in the Appalachian Mountains, mostly in the shade, and the nuts, leaves and flowers are all poisonous to humans.

 

Interestingly, it is hemiparasitic;  meaning that it carries on photosynthesis, AND will parasitize plants around it.  

 

There are several specimen trees in the park.  We love seeing them.

 

 

HAPPY SUMMER!!!