Mastixia amygdalaeformis

Drupe fruit of Mastixia, From an old collection.

A drupe is a type of fleshy fruit with a seed enclosed in a hard stone, called an endocarp, which in turn is surrounded by a pulp (mesocarp) and a skin (epicarp). Common examples of drupes are cherries, peaches, plums, olives and mangoes.

Mastixia It is a genus of plants belonging to the Mastixiaceae family that is characterized by resinous perennial trees with simple, alternate or opposite leaves, and drupaceous fruits.

This piece was found in the Hambach open pit coal mine.

The box is included in the price.