Identifying a Tree with Large Brown/Purple Seed Pods in Central Florida

You found a large leafless tree with hundreds of large brown/purple seed pods in Central Florida. Never seen it in 10 years. You provided a photo.

Identification

Enterolobium cyclocarpum—Elephant Ear Tree, Guanacaste, Monkey Ear Tree, Ear Pod Tree. Common in Central/South Florida.

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