False Kamani (Terminalia catappa) is believed to have been introduced to Hawaii before 1800 and is now widespread here, particularly on beaches and shorelines. This one was at Spencer Beach Park and was heavy with green almond-shaped fruits as well as riper deep pink ones.
What caught my eye was that the ripe fruits had been gathered and used to ornament the battlements of a sandcastle below the tree. I thought they gave it an odd but distinctive look.
Posted in response to this month’s Becky’s Squares challenge theme of ‘Odd.’ see more responses here.
Graham's Island 
Are these edible?
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Apparently, the green fruit contains a center that tastes like almonds, though I can’t confirm this through personal experience.
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That’s interesting. Thanks Graham
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Very creative castle!
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I thought so and so did some house sparrows, which hopped through like they were checking out real estate!
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Intrigued by its name
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There is, of course, a (true) Kamani tree, otherwise known as Alexandrian Laurel. It’s a canoe plant, brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers. I’ll have to find some and do a post!
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ahh! I thought there must be – fascinating. And yes do when you next past some!
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I’ll have a look around. I expect I’ve seen them but haven’t realized it since I’m not very good with tree IDs.
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You need to spend some time with Brian, he’ll soon get your sorted on tree ID!
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I wouldn’t doubt it. I have a couple of sites I can go to for identifying different things, but I have to remember to do so!
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My problem is I never remember the names, head like a sieve for somethings
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I’m that way too.
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