Which tree native to Florida produces these seeds? The pods are really long and the seeds inside are in the shape of little hearts.
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2How do you know the tree is native and not invasive? There are pods which come ashore. Here are some giant versions. – Weather Vane May 29 '19 at 16:53
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Perhaps, but it came from a tree that was growing in Florida. It’s not any of those BTW – Ann May 29 '19 at 23:45
With pictures posted, it looks like it is the African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata). The decisive features were the long pod with the pores. Similar (but not as strongly heart-shaped) seeds are seen in the jacaranda tree, which has a wider and rounder pod, which usually opens with an outer membrane attached to the edges.
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There should be - hid "edit" and under the menu bar that pops up there will be a symbol that looks like a mountain landscape - that's the "add picture" button. – bob1 May 30 '19 at 1:33
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You may need more than 1 rep to see that post picture option. But everybody can post the photo online like in imgur, and post the link in their question (or answer.) – Willeke May 30 '19 at 12:05
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It is from the Mugumo tree. I took this pic in Nairobi Kenya.
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Unfortunately I think you have the wrong trees' seeds there - the Mugomo tree is from Kikuyu culture, and is a Fig species (Ficus sycomorus), which all have globular fruit, not winged fruits like samara. – bob1 Nov 25 '19 at 22:59
