The large pods have a hard outer shell so don't splat. Cracked windscreens
& dents are the usual outcome considering they can fall from as much as 5m.
Not to mention your head!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kigelia
Alan C
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From: Rick Womer
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Interesting. So, when they drop do they splat and make a big mess? Break the
windshields of cars? Or nothing much?
Rick
On Dec 12, 2014, at 1:49 AM, Alan C wrote:
The Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana) produces pods weighing from 2-5kg. The
one depicted here is in a car-park at Letaba Camp.
The warning (some people take no notice):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/16002668245/
Below (I should have had a wider angle here):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15816679319/
Above (ready to drop):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15383049553/in/photostream/
Alan C
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